Initial Posting Date:
02/05/2021
Application Deadline:
02/21/2021
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
$3,080 – $4,429
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Seasonal Park Ranger 1 (L.L. Stub Stewart State Park)
Job Description:
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 working in the best backyard imaginable with 1,800 acres of rolling hills, forest glades, gleaming streams and wildflowers, all crisscrossed with over 25 miles of trails. Come join our team at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park just 34 miles west of Portland, Oregon, and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – our state parks!
Our Mission
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 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
Facility & Landscape Maintenance
- Construct and restore hiking trails, footbridges, paths, signs, parking areas, etc.
- Plant vegetation, mow lawns, and irrigate plants and lawns
- Prune trees and shrubs using manual and power tools, as well as apply fertilizers and pesticides
- Maintain irrigation systems and equipment including pumps, timers, pipes, wires and valves
Visitor Services
- Accept and process payments for park services
- Provide information about local attractions, park rules, and regulations to visitors
- Train and oversee the work of seasonal employees and volunteers, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to park operations and cash handling
Additional Duties
- Custodial maintenance
- Building maintenance and construction
- Utility system maintenance and construction
- Resource interpretation and conservation
What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):
These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in the Work History section of your application. Resumes and cover letters are not requested for this application process and will not be considered.
- Experience performing landscape maintenance, including operating riding lawn mowers
- Experience constructing and maintaining trails
- Skill in front-line customer service
- Experience with operation and maintenance of landscape and construction equipment
- Skill in performing janitorial maintenance
- Experience operating a park reservation system and registering campers
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two 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, Natural Resource Management, 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
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification and OPRD Enforcement Officer Status after appointment
- Forklift certification after appointment
- ATV Safety Card after appointment
- Chainsaw Operator Certification within 12 months of hire
Application Instructions:
- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video for help.
- Internal Applicants (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this job aid for help.
- Ensure that your application materials reflect how your experience and education meet the desired attributes, job duties, and minimum qualifications for the position.
After You Apply:
- Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
- Make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- Eligible veterans will be given veterans’ preference. If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section – this is where you will be asked to upload your qualifying preference documentation after you apply.
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time, seasonal position that reports to L.L. Stub Stewart State Park near Portland, Oregon.
- This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
Questions/Need Help?
OPRD.Recruiting@oregon.gov