Park Ranger

Summary

These positions are located in Northwest Oregon District, with duty stations in Salem or Springfield, Oregon.

This is a Term position not-to-exceed (NTE) four (4) years from employment date. Initial Term will be 13 months with option for extension up to four years. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Salary Ranges:


Springfield:
$44,117 to $57,354

Salem:
$47,455 to $61,694

Duties

Advises visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, amenities available, and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities.

• Posts daily weather, flash flood, and road conditions for the safety of visitors; closing areas when conditions warrant.
• Patrols and inspects facilities ensuring compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to parking, campfires, noise level, sanitation, and safety; bringing problems or violations to the attention of visitors and, if appropriate, issues notices of violations.

Manages the Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) program; including issuance of permits, permit renewals, monitoring of permitted uses, collection of fees, permit compliance, and data entry; handling suspected SRP violations.

• Ensures that commercial outfitters are in compliance with SRP stipulations; to include conformance with laws and land use plans, public safety, resource protection, etc.; and handling suspected violations.

Acts as liaison with community organizations and interest groups in order to: (a) provide orientation to park programs and services; (b) stimulate interest in such programs and services; and (c) discover ways to facilitate visitation to and use of the park's recreational and educational facilities.

- Coordinates projects identified in the annual work plan; including planning, designing, surveying, construction, and maintenance of trails, campsites, etc., as required.

• Gathers and analyzes data related to existing recreational resources to recognize prominent trends.
• Identifies additional development opportunities for realization of maximum potential.
• Recruits and trains candidates for volunteer programs, develops work projects, and coordinates activities with other park personnel.
• Coordinates with Volunteer Coordinator in meeting volunteer program goals and objectives.
• When and if applicable, will serve as a work leader for special employment program enrollees, Student

Conservation Association appointees, Resource Apprentice Program for Students participants, temporary employees and/or volunteer enrollees, work/study students, county prison trustees, community service parolees, or community youth-at-risk program participants; ensuring that work projects are conducted efficiently and safely.

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