Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant

4 weeks ago


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

Near Salem, 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 seasonal team as a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger Assistant.

What is a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant?

We recruit for Seasonal 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

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (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 Assistant 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. 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 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 Seasonal 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.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience communicating well with others.

  • Ability to use a computer to record and verify information.

  • Experience providing customers with information about facility rules and asking for customers to comply with facility rules.

  • Experience handling cash, making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports.

  • Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance.

  • Experience performing custodial duties including cleaning public restroom facilities.

  • 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 fantastic benefits packaging including:

  • Comprehensive plans for the employee and qualified family members;

  • Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 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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