Job Description

** DESCRIPTION** : Under direct supervision of the Administration Supervisor, serves as a Town representative in support of safe outdoor recreational activities, operations, and maintenance, primarily at the Verde River. Occasionally assists the parks and recreation department with Clubhouse facilities, events, and other Clarkdale areas. This position is responsible for establishing and facilitating positive relationships and experiences with the public, local agencies and users of Verde River areas and recreational space by ensuring safety, preservation, stewardship, and proper use of these areas. This position understands public trust and models the highest standards of personal and professional integrity expected of those working in public service.

** CLASSIFICATION** : This is a part-time, “at will” position, and is not eligible for benefits. Starting pay is $15.00.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES** : This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.

• Interacts with the public, tourists, elected officials, other employees, and business professionals on a regular basis.
• Provides information on Town services, activities, and operations pertinent to the use of the Town’s outdoor recreational operations and activities, primarily the Verde River at Clarkdale areas.
• Patrols areas on foot and by vehicle to inspect, safeguard, preserve, maintain, and protect the areas.
• Observes activities of permitted outfitters.
• Promotes and enforces safety, preservation, stewardship, and proper use of the areas.
• May perform troubleshooting, minor maintenance or repair to Town property or natural habitat.
• Opens and closes, facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment and preparing facilities for various events, activities, and programs.
• Collects fees relating to area usage.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints relating to usage of related areas.
• Ensures proper processes of related rentals and activities.
• Collects and disposes of litter.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of observations and work completed.
• Ensures all body worn camera recording footage is properly cataloged.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** : Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactorily perform the job. High School graduate or GED equivalency is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS : Must possess a valid Arizona drivers’ license at time of appointment and maintain an excellent driving record.

**Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities : **

• Knowledge of Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to conduct basic troubleshooting and effect measured, appropriate actions.
• Ability to use multiple technologies as daily working tools.
• Ability to develop and maintain a courteous, helpful, and professional image in dealing with public, elected officials and other employees.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate documents, records, and reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the ability to use basic hand tools.

Additional Information

** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** : Work is regularly performed in outdoor weather conditions but may infrequently include an inside building environment. Physical abilities to traverse uneven terrain and climb hilly areas; stand, bend, kneel, stop repeatedly and walk long distance. Must be able to read technical documents, computer screens, computer print outs, business correspondence, audio-visual materials, and other documents encountered in the course of work. Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Use of equipment or tools. Ability to wear a body camera. The employee may be required to work outside normally scheduled hours and/or assigned to report to a specific location for training and/or meeting attendance.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND CLEARING OF A POST OFFER, PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROCESS (AT THE TOWN’S EXPENSE) IS MANDATORY, CONSISTING OF DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

THE TOWN OF CLARKDALE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job change.