SEASONAL Park Ranger Assistant

Near Portland, Oregon

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

Have you ever wanted to work at one of Oregon’s amazing State Parks where you are able help create special memories for visitors that are recreating in a remarkable 1800 acre park located in the valley foothills of Oregon’s premier Northern Coast Range? Would you enjoy working with, and supporting people in an outdoor park environment rich with many different recreational opportunities and experiences? Would you enjoy working on a team of highly motivated individuals 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, then come share your skills and join our team as a seasonal Park Ranger Assistant and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks Rural and urban housing options are located within a 30 minute radius from the park. Boundless outdoor recreational opportunities for the active enthusiast pairs this location with the uniquely thriving urban, rural, and city experience making this a great location to work and play.

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

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.

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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 the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
• Experience in assisting or performing maintenance tasks to complete basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and grounds keeping tasks.
• Skill in providing customers with information about facility rules and also asking for customers to comply with those same facility or park related rules.
• Experience in providing exceptional customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience communicating well with others and working in a team environment.
• Experience using computerized registration equipment and programs.
• Experience making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports
• Skill in custodial duties including the cleaning of public restroom facilities.

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