Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant

4 weeks ago

Bend, United States State of Oregon Full time
Job Description:

Near Bend, Oregon, United States

*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 work space? If this sounds like you, come join our team at as a Park Ranger Assistant and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks

These positions fall under the classification Park Ranger Assistant.

What is a Park Ranger Assistant?

We recruit for the Park Ranger Assistant 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:

As a Park Ranger Assistant at , you will 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.

In this role, you will perform a variety of park operational tasks such as: janitorial work, landscape maintenance, safety, and visitor services. Some work may require the most elementary skills in: building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance. Additionally, specialize skills in park maintenance and operations may be required. On a task specific basis, you 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 these positions, 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.

  • Experience providing exceptional customer service, answering inquiries, explaining rules and working with upset customers.

  • Experience using computerized registration equipment and programs.

  • Experience making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports.

  • Experience working for a park system in a day use or overnight camping facility.

  • Experience safely using tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, facility and building maintenance.

  • Experience in janitorial duties, i.e. cleaning toilets, restrooms and showers.

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

  • Ability to work in a team setting.

  • Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

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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