Posting Date
10/28/26
Application Deadline
11/03/26
Pay Range
$23.00 - $37.50 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
Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a positive impact on both people and operations?
As the Administrative Staff Supervisor at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, you will lead a team of Park Office Assistants and oversee daily contact station operations. You will coordinate staffing and workflow, oversee financial transactions and facility reservations, manage personnel activities, and promote efficient operations and exceptional customer service. You will also resolve escalated concerns, ensure administrative and financial compliance, support park safety and visitor education, and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.
Join a team with a purpose – apply today!
About Us
Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department—where your work helps connect people to the beauty, adventure, and natural resources of the Sonoran Desert.
As one of the largest regional park systems in the nation, Maricopa County manages more than 120,000 acres of parkland, 651 miles of trails, and 12 unique regional parks that welcome millions of visitors each year. From camping under Arizona's star-filled skies and exploring scenic hiking trails to horseback riding and world-class mountain biking opportunities, our parks offer unforgettable outdoor experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Beyond our parks, we oversee the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system that encircles the Valley and links our regional parks together, creating opportunities for recreation, conservation, and community connection across the county.
Our success is driven by a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers who are passionate about public service, environmental stewardship, and delivering exceptional visitor experiences. Whether you're passionate about conservation, recreation, public service, or connecting people with the outdoors, you'll find meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Join our team and help preserve, protect, and enhance some of Arizona's most treasured outdoor spaces for generations to come
About Lake Pleasant Regional Park
One of the most scenic water recreation areas in the “Valley of the Sun,” this northwest Valley park is a recreationist’s dream. This 23,362-acre park offers many activities, such as camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Lake Pleasant is a water reservoir and is part of the Central Arizona Project waterway system – bringing water from the Lower Colorado River into Central and southern Arizona. Lake water levels can fluctuate throughout the year, with water typically reaching its highest in the spring (March/April) and its lowest in the fall (October/November). The water surface acreage can range from over 3,000 to almost 10,000 acres at its fullest extent.
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 the 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
- Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- A combination of professional-level and/or supervisory-related experience may substitute for the education or experience qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
- Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s license or obtain one by the time of hire
- Working various shifts and locations, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to collect revenue in an outdoor climate where temperatures may exceed 100 degrees
We Also Value
- Prior lead or supervisory experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills
- Cash handling experience using a computerized point of sale system
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
Job Contributions
- Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the park’s contact stations; determine priorities, workflow, and special projects; assign daily workstations, coordinate shift breaks and staff work assignments; utilize designated communication systems for routine and emergency communications; serve as a lead customer service associate as needed
- Supervise all critical financial functions within the contact stations, including point-of-sale (POS) operations and efficiency, drawer reconciliations, bank deposits, cash handling, annual pass sales, and facility reservations
- Handle a full range of personnel activities, including scheduling staff, reviewing/approving time sheets, evaluating performance, recruitment, training of staff, and creation of reference materials, recognition, disciplinary actions, and terminations with staff and volunteers; create training and reference materials. Provide reports and activity updates for management
- Provide quality customer service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; effectively multitask while assisting visitors and staff; resolve escalated customer and staff complaints, concerns, and conflicts
- Educate visitors regarding park rules, regulations, and camping policies; conduct routine patrols of park facilities, including campgrounds and day-use areas; promote visitor awareness, safety, conservation, and compliance
- Manage data and maintain records; ensure document and procedural compliance standards, prepare reports, create park and event notices, and draft park-related correspondences
- Research and resolve operational issues involving park staff and visitors; recommend, implement, and communicate changes to processes and procedures; implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of contact station operations. Assist with developing and managing the budget for the assigned area
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
- The work will occur in an office and field environment
- While performing the duties & responsibilities in the field, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations
- Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
- Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
- Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: Microsoft Suite and point-of-sale reservation systems, including credit card processors
- Personal protective equipment is required as needed to perform the various park-related tasks
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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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