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Pinal County

Park and Trail Specialist

Pinal County, Florence, Arizona, United States, 85179

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What’s your purpose?

Have you considered investing in your community?

Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense of purpose, but it also impacts you financially. We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years and extremely affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement!

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!

Benefits

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.

Paid Vacation And Sick Leave 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Ten Paid Holidays +

One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Comprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness Challenges

Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

Vaccination Clinics

Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions -

Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From Some Medical Plans with

Zero Employee Premium Cost

Dental and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education

Employee AssistanceProgram with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool Options

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Basic Life Insurance -

Employer Paid

Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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Responsibilities Under general supervision, this classification exists to provide our visitors with excellent customer service and ensure the preservation and protection of Pinal County’s natural resources and physical facilities. Essential functions of this role include but are not limited to, park and trail maintenance, including vegetation management, educating visitors about park rules/amenities, and providing programming. A Park and Trail Specialist is also responsible for assisting with written reports as needed and maintaining accurate daily records and logs. Additionally, Park and Trail Specialists are responsible for developing, promoting, and improving services and programs for park users/patrons, including safe park use and proper use of natural resources.

Plan, Coordinate, Facilitate, and Evaluate ongoing outdoor/indoor programming

Provide Customer Service that exceeds our client expectations

Monitor and patrol parks to ensure compliance with rules and regulations to protect park visitors, property and natural/cultural resources

Provide vegetation management to include fire fuel removal and invasive plant removal

Provide traffic and parking control, as needed.

Coordinate and lead volunteers in Park and Trail programs.

Provide general ground maintenance to include: tree trimming, trash removal and other duties as needed

Perform basic trail maintenance/building and trail conditions assessments.

Inspect park structures, features, and equipment to ensure they meet safety requirements.

Provide cash handling services regarding fee collections

Explain and interpret park features for visitors.

Facilitate resource protection at the direction of management.

Assist First-Responders when necessary, which could include emergency operations

Assist and work with other agencies as duties require.

Operate various equipment and hand tools to assist in park and trail maintenance.

Prepare, compile, and produce reports as necessary for management.

May provide or render first aid.

Promotes and adheres to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

One (1) year of undergraduate course work in outdoor recreation, environment, parks and recreation, natural resources or related field.

One (1) year of experience in a position requiring direct, in person contact with the general public as a primary job duty.

Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources Management, Environmental or Wildlife Management or related field.

Arizona residents

must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire ; newly established Arizona Residents must have one

within 30 days of hire .

Knowledge of public relations program planning, development and management.

Knowledge of Pinal County geographical area and points of interest.

Knowledge of park permit and other fee requirements.

Knowledge of trail building and construction practices.

Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in park resource interpretation and preservation. Knowledge of principles and techniques of public relations and land management.

Knowledge of principles and techniques of wildlife management.

Knowledge of basic first aid.

Skill in operating equipment in park maintenance practices.

Skill in compiling information for reports.

Skill in implementing park program directives.

Ability to deliver high-level customer service while performing essential duties.

Ability to supervise and train volunteers.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands The work requires independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see/read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone.

Work Environment Work is performed outside in an environment and exposure to inclement weather conditions, extreme temperatures, and natural terrain. Work may include night, weekend and/or holiday shifts.

Notice to Applicants We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.

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