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Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range:
Hiring Range: $20.10 - $23.62 Per Hour
Full Range: $20.10 - $27.14 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

Pima County’s new Conservation Lands Department is seeking highly motivated and hard-working individuals to fill up to three positions as Park Specialist I. The positions work for the Special Projects Team within the Ranch and Conservation Lands Division. The positions will support maintenance, construction, and restoration projects on Pima County’s thirteen ranch properties, seven flagship mountain and regional parks, and numerous other natural resource parks and conservation areas on 250,000 acres of eastern Pima County.

The position is field-oriented, often in remote areas, with exposure to extreme summer temperatures and cold winter temperatures, and requires the candidate to be in excellent physical condition. This is primarily a manual labor position requiring the ability to lift heavy loads (up to seventy-five pounds); safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, and cold; safely wear required safety clothing and equipment; and ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites. On assigned projects, the extended use of hand tools such as shovels, pickaxes, digging bars, and rakes is required. Invasive species work requires the candidate to hike off-trail carrying a heavy backpack and tools in steep and rocky desert terrain, mechanically remove or apply chemicals to combat invasive species, and work where venomous animals may be encountered.

The successful candidate must be willing to work ten-hour shifts, 4 days per week, and will have experience with a variety of construction and maintenance activities on ranches, natural resource parks, and/or open space properties including fencing, welding, wells, water distribution system infrastructure, cattleguards, signs, road, and trail maintenance. The successful candidate will also assist with invasive species control (mechanical and herbicide methods), erosion control, and other restoration projects.

Duties/Responsibilities

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Performs routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, planting, watering, and pruning to ensure the upkeep and aesthetics of park grounds;
• Maintains and repairs park facilities, including playground equipment, picnic shelters, restrooms, and signage;
• Collects and disposes of litter and debris from park grounds, ensuring a clean and safe environment for visitors;
• Maintains trails, including clearing vegetation, repairing erosion, and installing signage;
• Provides friendly and helpful customer service to park visitors, answering questions, providing information, and addressing concerns;
• Assists with setup and breakdown of park events, including festivals, concerts, and recreational programs;
• Conducts routine safety inspections of park facilities and equipment, reporting any hazards or maintenance needs to supervisors;
• Assists in the preservation and protection of natural resources within the park, including native plantings, wildlife habitats, and water bodies.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in a Parks & Recreation specialization as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

(Relevant five years of journey-level experience in the trade, craft or operational area of required expertise may substitute for recognized apprenticeship program)
OR:
(2) One (1) year experience with Pima County as a Parks Technician II or closely-related classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum three (3) years of journey level or higher experience in ranch, natural area, conservation area, and/or open space infrastructure maintenance and construction, including experience in three or more of the following areas: road (grading) and trail maintenance (asphalt, concrete, DG and earthen); installation of cattle guards and gates; construction and maintenance of livestock fencing, gates, and vehicle barriers (post/cable, bollards); repair of wells, pumps, and pipelines; building construction, maintenance and demolition; construction of erosion control features; and/or control of invasive species.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with the loading, securing, transport, and field use of heavy equipment, UTVs/ATVs, and a variety of trailers.
• Minimum two (2) years of journey-level experience in three or more of the following skills: welding, installation of commercial or range fencing, concrete forming, carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping, vegetation management, and irrigation, excavation and grading, heavy equipment operation, adobe repair, and construction.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience communicating and working as a team member and leader, ability to communicate with and foster productive relationships with a variety of professional and technical county staff in range, restoration, parks and trails, wells and water systems, cultural resources, conservation science, and environmental education.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with ranchers, recreational users, diverse public, and local, state, and federal agency staff in field and office settings.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with e-mail, preparation of reports in Microsoft Word, and use of Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets as well as one (1) year of experience using GPS for navigation/orientation and GIS to create project maps.

Selection Procedure:

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL), with appropriate endorsements, as identified by the appointing authority. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.