Park Office Assistant Specialized

Posting Date

07/29/26

Application Deadline

08/05/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $26.38 hourly
Full Pay Range: $20.25 - $32.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Parks and Recreation

About the Position

Do you love the outdoors and enjoy helping others create memorable experiences? Join Maricopa County Parks and Recreation as a Park Office Assistant Specialized and make a difference every day by providing exceptional customer service to visitors at our beautiful regional parks.

In this role, you will support daily park operations by assisting visitors, managing souvenir inventory, processing financial and cashiering transactions, and providing information that helps guests safely enjoy all the park has to offer. Your work will play a vital role in creating a welcoming, efficient, and enjoyable experience for every visitor.

If you're passionate about customer service, enjoy working in a dynamic outdoor environment, and want to help connect people with nature, we encourage you to apply!

About Us

Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.

At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872 miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all regional parks together. The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience performing clerical/administrative duties that include providing customer service
• High School Diploma or GED

Other Requirements

Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Cash handling experience using a computerized point-of-sale system
• Three or more years of clerical duties, including customer service and public contact experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills

Job Contributions

• Operate on the point of sale/reservation system and provide initial and ongoing training to volunteers and staff as needed

• Prepare and process revenue, including counting cash and check intake for all revenue locations, and prepare reports and bank deposits daily for all park staff

• Greet park visitors and interpret park features for customers, including, but not limited to, park use areas, rules and regulations, fees, and special uses of park lands

• Respond to e-mails, phone calls, and in-person inquiries and concerns from the public, agencies, park personnel, or others regarding designated parks in a professional manner

• Oversee ordering and inventory functions of the Nature Center, contact station, and souvenir fund

• Prepare weekly/monthly park souvenir fund order; ensure order meets all department requirements

• Provide general administrative support to park staff

• Other job duties as assigned (e.g., light janitorial, litter collection, landscaping, exhibit display care, etc)

Working Conditions

• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities in the field, the employee may be exposed to noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, and other related conditions and situations
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, dusts, poor ventilation, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

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