Park Supervisor

Posting Date

12/17/25

Application Deadline

12/24/25

Pay Range

$60,250 – $85,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Parks and Recreation

About the Position

Do you aim to offer a rewarding recreational experience to outdoor enthusiasts while enhancing and preserving the quality of the natural desert environment? If you are interested in leading an engaged team that strives to maintain safe and stunning park trails and facilities, keep reading!

As the Park Supervisor, you will supervise all facets of the park’s operations. This includes administrative and maintenance activities, recreation services, resource protection, community resource projects, and special-use events. Join us now to inspire a great team!

About the Department
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.

Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation – comprised of approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872-miles of trails, with individual parks ranging from several thousand to 30,000 acres. 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 365 days a year.

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 exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

• Four years of working in the management and/or operations of the park, forest, public recreational, or historical area, which included planning and conducting recreational, educational activities and enforcing laws and ordinances
• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, biological sciences, parks and recreation management, forestry, or related field
• Postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• One year of experience managing a natural resource or conservation area
• Two years of management experience
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professionals (CPRP)

Job Contributions

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises a regional park and its services, facilities, and activities, including, but not limited to, special use events, natural/cultural resources protection, trails, campgrounds, other park facilities, park safety program, in-captivity animal care, and multi-agency coordination
• Responsible for supervising, hiring, evaluating, and training park staff and volunteers; plans, prepares, and revises work schedules and duty assignments according to park operation and customer needs, issues, workload, and statistical forecasts
• Performs routine reviews of facilities and trails; develops, delegates tasks, and coordinates maintenance, repairs and improvements to park utilities, facilities, and amenities for maximum quality utilization
• Coordinates Park administration, including maximum revenue and most efficient utilization of facilities via activities through the entry, nature center, souvenirs, point of sale system, budget development and monitoring, marketing, and daily functions, including purchasing requests; resolves customer inquiries and complaints
• Coordinates the volunteers for maintenance/custodian and administrative duties
• Protects and manages the park; provides oversight, collects fees, and ensures compliance with park rules and policies. Responds to emergencies and notifies appropriate law enforcement/emergency organizations; coordinates and maintains a level of awareness to ensure the safety of park visitors, staff, and the overall park environment
• Responsible for reports on revenue, risk management, monthly summaries, project progress, attendance, budget, and other required reports; create alerts on website and social media posts
• Other Job Duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
• Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards and noise and vibration
• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• 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.

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