Park Ranger*Preserve - Parks and Recreation Department - Part-Time/Full- Time Opportunities

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The City of Phoenix Park system features 41 trailheads, more than 200 miles of trails, and 182 urban city parks. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Department maintains 32 community and recreation centers, provides classes and sports programs for all ages, and additionally provides and maintains 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

Preserve Park Rangers protect and preserve natural areas and habitats, enforce park rules and regulations, educate on public safety through contact and programming, support and monitor emergency situations, and physically patrol/maintain trails, trailheads, restrooms, and facilities of the mountain preserve parks. Preserve Park Rangers also communicate with department staff and first responders using a handheld device during emergency situations; patrol City property in a marked city vehicle, complete daily patrol logs, incident reports, and may perform general first aid and CPR.

Mountain Parks and Preserves Units focus on safe use and protection of natural parks and preserves, patrols, public contact, education and programming, trail and facility maintenance, and enforcement of park rules/regulations and Phoenix City Codes.

A Preserve Park Ranger will enforce park rules, regulations, and ordinances as required while educating the public in the mountain parks and preserves. This position issues notices of violation and criminal citations in accordance with the Phoenix City Code and will interact safely and communicate effectively with a variety of park users during enforcement situations and complete timely reports with accurate documentation.

• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with the public.
• Ability to use a computer for email communications, report writing, accessing training, and other uses as pertain to the job.
• Ability to clean trash and debris from the preserves.

Pay Range: $22.52 - $33.27 per hour.

Hiring Range: $22.52 - $26.07 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 040. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

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• One year of experience in public recreation, security, or related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Must be able to:
  • Obtain and maintain First Aide/CPR certifications upon hire.
  • Work assigned morning, evening, or overnight shifts, which include weekends and holidays.
  • Hike long distance trails over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
  • Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
  • Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds as required.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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• The City job description can be found here.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience in report writing in a professional capacity.
• Experience working in/with law enforcement.
• Experience providing strong customer service.
• Experience in landscaping and trail work.
• Experience with conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Experience in teaching and/or programming.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Professional Training/ Certifications related to this role.

Recruitment closes October 23, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Park Ranger*Preserve, JC:40132, ID# 63214, 10/09/26, USM, MR, Benefits:007

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