Assistant Park Superintendent

Job Description:

Assistant Park Superintendent

Description

Job Summary

The Mohave County Public Works-Parks Division is seeking to hire a Assistant Park Superintendent.

We are located at 6250 Hualapai Mountain Road, Kingman, AZ.

Our Mission

To provide quality park facilities and outdoor recreational opportunities for the residents of Mohave County, to actively participate with agencies, organizations, and groups in bettering the recreational needs of Mohave County citizens, and to be as self-supporting as possible without placing a burden on the taxpayers. Mohave County Parks promotes fun, safe, and memorable experiences through high quality park & recreation services and destinations for our community and future generations.

Proud to Offer:

• An Employer that Values every Employee and Prioritizes Work-Life Balance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education.
  • Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement.
• End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).
• Competitive Salaries.
• Free Onsite Gyms.
  • (Gym reimbursement may be available depending on department location).
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents.

Paid Time Off (PTO) (Vacation & Sick Leave):

• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 1 Floating Holiday.
  • 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only).
  • 39 hours PTO front loaded.
  • 19.5 hours for part-time.
• Accruals increase at start of every 5 th year.

Retirement Benefits:

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Contribution rate of 12.00% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
• Deferred Compensations Programs.
  • Nationwide, Mission Square.

Comprehensive Wellness Program:

• Different options are available under the Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Onsite Health Screening Events
• 24/7 Virtual Care
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurances- Employer Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Including Dependent Care
• Voluntary Benefits include additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.

Park Ranger -> Salary Range 15 Steps 1-8 $23.26 - $28.61/hr.
Assistant Park Superintendent -> Salary Range 16 Steps 1-8 $24.42 - $30.02/hr.

• Scheduled hours could vary depending on department seasonal event needs.
• Schedule does involve being "On-Call" which would include weekends and holidays.
• This position is based at Hualapai Mountain Park a majority of the time.
• May have opportunities to provide assistance to Davis Camp Park and Parks Events at the Fairgrounds periodically.
  • AZ POST certification is required for the position. If holding a lapsed or out-of-state certification, must obtain a current/active AZ POST certification within the first 6 months of employment.
  • Be required to successfully pass drug screen post offer, complete psychological, polygraph, health-related and physical agility testing appropriate to law enforcement individuals.

Must be able to travel throughout different County locations. Working conditions include but not limited to:

• Work does require traveling throughout the county while operating and handling a motor vehicle in adverse traffic conditions, weather, terrain, and altitudes ranging anywhere from 541 feet to up approximately 8,500 feet.
• Work outdoors performing moderate to strenuous manual labor in varying weather conditions, including strong winds, extreme heat to extreme cold temperatures.
• Possible exposure to smoke and heat due to the performance of firefighting activities.
• Involves exposure to exhaust and chemical fumes, oil, grease, hazardous materials, and loud noises from equipment.
• The ability to frequently be able to lift 25lbs up to 150lbs or more.
• This position requires an equal amount of time spent standing, walking, and sitting.
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, climbing ladders, confined spaces, or more.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative staff work such as maintaining records; responding to requests; planning and researching activities; preparing correspondence, reports, and statistics; purchases needed supplies; authorizes overtime and establishes project priorities.
• Provides necessary training and leads park staff in performance of their duties.
• Resolves conflicts with staff and the public.
• Performs law enforcement functions within the assigned park areas.
• Patrols park and collects fees.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Completes performance evaluations, supervises and assists with activities of assigned parks personnel.
• Monitors records for accuracy and adherence to policy and/or procedures/techniques.
• Resolves operational problems to increase efficiency and quality of work.
• Delivers presentations and discussions to the public and/or other agencies on programs and responds to questions or comments from the general public.
• Assists in performing various skilled and unskilled park maintenance activities to include, but not limited to: trash, restroom, cabin and recreational area clean-up; lawn maintenance; tree trimming; electrical wiring; plumbing and construction.
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment and hand tools during the performance of maintenance activities.
• Assists other agencies as assigned in the performance of work assignment.
• Administers first aid when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• Two (2) years' experience in park operations, Park Ranger, law enforcement, and/or related field.
• Requires certification as a law enforcement officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification (AZPOST) Board.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College level course work in Park Recreation, Park Administration, Park Management and/or related field.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must pass drug screen post offer.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B within one year of employment.
• Must obtain a pesticide applicator's license through the Arizona Structural Pest Commission within one year of employment.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
• On-site residency may be required with housing provided.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Principles of supervision, training and evaluation.
• Basic computer usage, affiliated software and operation of office equipment (i.e. fax machine, copier, phone, etc.)
• Principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment used in park operations, maintenance and security.
• Relevant laws, rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement in general and specifically to the park operations.
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to parks operation and general maintenance work.
• Construction and building practices and landscape maintenance.
• First aid methods and procedures.
• Plan, organize, utilize, and manage manpower and equipment within prescribed budgetary requirements and established standards.
• Set priorities, assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to persuade assigned personnel effectively.
• Maintain safe and efficient parks operations.
• Plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates.
• Speak effectively before community groups and other civic organizations.
• Comprehend, retain and recall factual information.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Protect the public and enforce the laws within the assigned park with due regard for the rights and safety of individuals, the preservation of property, and the maintenance of good community and interpersonal relationships in compliance with established laws, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice and desire to help when dealing with people.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and retain control under emergency conditions, adverse traffic or weather conditions, terrain and/or high speed driving.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, other agencies and the public.
• Demonstrate proficiency and maintain safe operation of firearms and law enforcement equipment.
• Prepare accurate and legible reports; and present detailed, objective oral statements.
• Meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain Arizona Peace Officer Standard and Training (AZPOST) certification.
• Fulfill all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Closing Date/Time: 12/21/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$50,793.60 - $62,441.60 Annually