Seasonal Park Ranger 1
4 weeks ago
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? In this position, you’ll be performing remote field work focusing on hands-on maintenance and rule enforcement.
Come join our team at in Eastern Oregon near the Idaho border and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks
This recruitment announcement will be used to fill one seasonal vacancy and future vacancies for .
This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 1.
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:
As a seasonal Park Ranger 1, you'll be on the front lines of park safety, maintenance, and visitor services. You’ll perform:
Park Patrol, Safety, & Rule Enforcement
Patrol park areas to protect and preserve resources and facilities by checking for misuse, undesirable activities, and hazardous situations
Seek voluntary visitor compliance with park area rules and regulations; issue verbal and written warnings as necessary
Render emergency aid and assistance to park visitors and prepare related reports
Custodial, Landscape, & Facility Maintenance
Clean rest rooms, and various park buildings including; pumphouses, outbuildings and maintenance shops
Collect, and properly dispose of garbage and waste
Plant vegetation, mow lawns, and maintain irrigation systems
Prune trees and shrubs using manual and power tools, as well as apply fertilizers and pesticides
Construct, maintain, and repair fences, outbuildings, barns, hiking trails and sign structures using hand and power tools
Visitor Services & General Park Operations
Provide information about local attractions, park rules, and regulations to visitors
Coordinate work with agency partners including BLM, County and State departments as well as Friend’s groups and neighboring ranch leaseholders
Additional Duties
Building maintenance and construction
Utility system maintenance and construction
Resource interpretation and conservation
For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) years of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; interpretation such as education and environmental awareness programs; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping).
OR
An Associate's degree or higher in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies and 6 months of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; interpretation such as education and environmental awareness programs; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping).
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):
Professional experience operating tools, equipment, 4x4 vehicles, ATV's and boats.
Experience in rule enforcement and generating voluntary compliance in a park setting.
Ability to work both independently and in a professional parks team setting.
Experience cleaning restrooms, maintenance shops and offices.
Ability to work independently in remote wilderness park setting
Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Skill in overnight campground operations including but not limited to computer knowledge, camper registration, cash handling, dealing with customer complaints, providing exceptional customer service, end of shift reports, and reconciling paperwork.
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 fantastic benefits packaging 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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