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ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS
Connecting people with the outdoors and history of Arizona to build a lifetime of memories. Arizona State Parks and Trails is the leader in sustainable outdoor recreation for current and future generations. To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com. Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves more than 30 state parks and natural areas. The agency also includes the statewide trails program, outdoor-related grants program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off‑Highway Vehicle Program, and more. With parks located across the state, the agency strives to make outdoor recreation accessible and available to everyone.
PARK RANGER SENIOR KARTCHNER CAVERNS (CAVE UNIT) *must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays* *no housing is included*
Job Location Benson, Arizona
Posting Details Salary: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour Grade: 17 Closing Date: January 20, 2026
Job Summary The Park Ranger Senior serves as a resource supervisor leading daily cave operations, ensuring the preservation and protection of the Kartchner Caverns Cave Unit. This unique role oversees conservation practices, supervises staff and volunteers, maintains safe cave operations, supports training, provides tours and interpretive programs as needed, and collaborates closely with the Cave Resource Manager to protect this exceptional natural resource.
Job Duties
Administer and supervise day‑to‑day operations for the cave. Prepare schedule for the open and close of the cave. Prepare cavern(s) for tours. Oversee, schedule and perform specific daily, weekly, monthly and annual tasks and procedures that maintain the health of the cave ecosystem and safety standards for staff and visitors.
Lead, develop, and mentor staff to problem‑solve, while using best management practices. Adhere to agency policies and procedures; human resource management. Complete one‑on‑one sessions with supervised staff in Cave Unit. Make purchases for the Cave Unit office. Develop and provide cave tours to park visitors and outreach programs when requested.
Assist and communicate with Resource Manager regarding facility care standards, cave unit annual operating plan development, updates, and implementation. Review and make recommendations on current policy, principles and laws pertaining to park operations and protection of natural, cultural and environmental resources.
Understand, maintain, and support the cave lighting system and overall cave maintenance needs, a responsibility that frequently requires critical thinking and effective problem‑solving in a sensitive cave environment. Communicate and collaborate closely with the Cave Resource Manager, Kartchner Caverns leadership team, Cave Unit Rangers, and the Southern Region Construction Services team to plan, coordinate, and implement cave maintenance and lighting system projects.
Other duties as assigned for the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of outdoor recreation and park management, outdoor/environmental and/or history/archeology education; principles and processes for providing customer service satisfaction, safety, security, sanitation, operation maintenance, and public relations procedures and practices; park rules, department policies, facility operational standards, and emergency response procedures; First Responder Training, EMS or First Aid training or equivalent experience; knowledge of cave resources and conservation methods; knowledge of fees and revenue functions; general office procedures; knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes and law enforcement techniques; audio and visual equipment; federal, state and agency laws, statutes, policies and procedures; emergency medical procedures.
Skills in effective communication both written and verbal, active listening; public speaking in lecture settings and impromptu; customer service satisfaction, critical thinking, issue resolution to de‑escalate upset or non‑compliant visitors; conflict resolution; addressing visitor complaints, emergency situations, and other stressful work issues while maintaining a professional demeanor; training and education program development involving park safety training or other related programs; supervisory skills relevant to supervising employees and volunteers and special assignment personnel.
Abilities to work unsupervised in a constantly changing and dynamic environment; collaborate with coworkers to produce innovative concepts; develop, modify, maintain and manage special assigned programs, projects and duties specific to park operations and goals; interact effectively with a wide variety of customers; work in extreme temperatures and 99% humidity.
Selective Preferences The ideal candidate is a passionate cave enthusiast with strong leadership and problem‑solving skills, who collaborates effectively across teams and is motivated to work in a unique environment focused on stewardship, safety, and long‑term resource protection.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Obtain and maintain an Arizona Class D driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain a current Arizona driver’s license appropriate to assignment.
Obtain CPR/First Aid within 90 days.
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short‑term disability insurance plans.
Top‑ranked retirement and long‑term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi‑weekly for the first 3 years.
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi‑weekly.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks per year (paid leave) for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program
here . For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit our
benefits page .
Retirement Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.
Contact Us Recruitmenthr@azstateparks.gov
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (480) 604‑7331. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Having trouble applying for this position? Contact HRIS help desk at HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542‑4700 for assistance.
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PARK RANGER SENIOR KARTCHNER CAVERNS (CAVE UNIT) *must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays* *no housing is included*
Job Location Benson, Arizona
Posting Details Salary: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour Grade: 17 Closing Date: January 20, 2026
Job Summary The Park Ranger Senior serves as a resource supervisor leading daily cave operations, ensuring the preservation and protection of the Kartchner Caverns Cave Unit. This unique role oversees conservation practices, supervises staff and volunteers, maintains safe cave operations, supports training, provides tours and interpretive programs as needed, and collaborates closely with the Cave Resource Manager to protect this exceptional natural resource.
Job Duties
Administer and supervise day‑to‑day operations for the cave. Prepare schedule for the open and close of the cave. Prepare cavern(s) for tours. Oversee, schedule and perform specific daily, weekly, monthly and annual tasks and procedures that maintain the health of the cave ecosystem and safety standards for staff and visitors.
Lead, develop, and mentor staff to problem‑solve, while using best management practices. Adhere to agency policies and procedures; human resource management. Complete one‑on‑one sessions with supervised staff in Cave Unit. Make purchases for the Cave Unit office. Develop and provide cave tours to park visitors and outreach programs when requested.
Assist and communicate with Resource Manager regarding facility care standards, cave unit annual operating plan development, updates, and implementation. Review and make recommendations on current policy, principles and laws pertaining to park operations and protection of natural, cultural and environmental resources.
Understand, maintain, and support the cave lighting system and overall cave maintenance needs, a responsibility that frequently requires critical thinking and effective problem‑solving in a sensitive cave environment. Communicate and collaborate closely with the Cave Resource Manager, Kartchner Caverns leadership team, Cave Unit Rangers, and the Southern Region Construction Services team to plan, coordinate, and implement cave maintenance and lighting system projects.
Other duties as assigned for the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of outdoor recreation and park management, outdoor/environmental and/or history/archeology education; principles and processes for providing customer service satisfaction, safety, security, sanitation, operation maintenance, and public relations procedures and practices; park rules, department policies, facility operational standards, and emergency response procedures; First Responder Training, EMS or First Aid training or equivalent experience; knowledge of cave resources and conservation methods; knowledge of fees and revenue functions; general office procedures; knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes and law enforcement techniques; audio and visual equipment; federal, state and agency laws, statutes, policies and procedures; emergency medical procedures.
Skills in effective communication both written and verbal, active listening; public speaking in lecture settings and impromptu; customer service satisfaction, critical thinking, issue resolution to de‑escalate upset or non‑compliant visitors; conflict resolution; addressing visitor complaints, emergency situations, and other stressful work issues while maintaining a professional demeanor; training and education program development involving park safety training or other related programs; supervisory skills relevant to supervising employees and volunteers and special assignment personnel.
Abilities to work unsupervised in a constantly changing and dynamic environment; collaborate with coworkers to produce innovative concepts; develop, modify, maintain and manage special assigned programs, projects and duties specific to park operations and goals; interact effectively with a wide variety of customers; work in extreme temperatures and 99% humidity.
Selective Preferences The ideal candidate is a passionate cave enthusiast with strong leadership and problem‑solving skills, who collaborates effectively across teams and is motivated to work in a unique environment focused on stewardship, safety, and long‑term resource protection.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
Obtain and maintain an Arizona Class D driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain a current Arizona driver’s license appropriate to assignment.
Obtain CPR/First Aid within 90 days.
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short‑term disability insurance plans.
Top‑ranked retirement and long‑term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi‑weekly for the first 3 years.
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi‑weekly.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks per year (paid leave) for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program
here . For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit our
benefits page .
Retirement Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.
Contact Us Recruitmenthr@azstateparks.gov
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (480) 604‑7331. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Having trouble applying for this position? Contact HRIS help desk at HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542‑4700 for assistance.
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