Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant

2 weeks ago

Coos Bay, United States State of Oregon Full time
Job Description:

Near Coos Bay, Oregon

**This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies and will be open until filled. For best consideration apply soon.**

Would you enjoy working on a team where you can use your excellent customer service skills and develop hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations)? Do you have landscaping or custodial experience, and wonder what it would be like to have a State Park as your workspace?

If this sounds like you, come join our team at  Near Coos Bay, Oregon as a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant and help support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks Situated in one of the most scenic areas on the Oregon coast, Sunset Bay State Park features beautiful sandy beaches protected by towering sea cliffs. Only a short walk from the beach, the campground has sites for tent camping and RV's, as well as cozy and comfortable yurts. Day-use and picnic facilities are located along the bay to allow easy access for beachcombing, fishing, swimming, and boating.

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger Assistant.

What is a Seasonal Park Ranger?

We recruit for Seasonal Park Ranger positions each year. These positions generally work during our busiest time of year, April through September, when visitors flock to enjoy our beautiful parks. However, each park is unique and the duration of seasonal positions varies slightly from park to park.

Our Mission

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD's) mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

OPRD believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

Assist year-round State Park staff in the protection, maintenance, operation and repair of state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems. Park Ranger Assistants typically perform basic tasks in a single area of park operations (e.g.: janitorial work, landscape maintenance, interpretation or visitor services), although some positions will require performing tasks in a variety of areas. Some work may require the most elementary skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance. In addition, specialized skills in basic park maintenance and operations may be required. Park Ranger Assistants, on a task specific basis, may guide the work of individuals or teams composed of volunteers, seasonal, and/or temporary state park employees.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click .

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six (6) months of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experience (construction trades, landscaping, custodial, etc.);

OR

  • Six (6) months of college in any discipline (24 quarter hours/16 semester hours)

Special Requirements: 

  • To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

  • You must have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout employment

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this Park Ranger Assistant role at OPRD. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application.

  • Skill in listening to what people say and asking appropriate questions to obtain needed information.

  • Skill in providing factual information based on observation, knowledge and understanding.

  • Skill in assisting with the performance of basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds keeping tasks.

  • Skill in common courtesy while communicating with others.

  • Skill in maintaining composure during emergency or emotionally charged situations.

  • Skill in developing and delivering basic resource interpretation presentations.

  • Skill in using computerized registration equipment and programs.

  • Skill in making change and preparing cash reconciliation reports.

  • Skill in assisting with work related to the conservation, preservation and rehabilitation of natural, archaeological, cultural or historic resources.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a generous benefits package including:
 

  • Comprehensive   plans for the employee and qualified family members;

  • Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year

  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

  • Opportunities for career growth and development

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