Initial Posting Date:
03/08/2021
Application Deadline:
03/22/2021
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
3,080.00 – 4,429.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Seasonal Park Ranger 1 (Valley of the Rogue State Park)
Job Description:
Do you have experience in building maintenance and grounds keeping? Are you great at working with customers and have knowledge of park operations? In this position, you will be able to enjoy shaded green paths that follow along the scenic Rogue River. Come join our team at Valley of the Rogue State Park located between Grants Pass and Medford, Oregon, and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – our state parks!
Our Mission
The mission of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) 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 visitor services, park operations, and custodial maintenance and will perform the following duties:
Landscape & Custodial Maintenance
- Planting and pruning vegetation, mowing lawns, and irrigating
- Clean park facilities including restrooms, showers, maintenance shops, interpretive centers, etc.
- Ensure supplies are stocked in restrooms, collect garbage and recycling, clean fireplaces, etc.
Visitor Services & Park Patrol
- Accept and process payments and reservations for park services.
- Provide information about local attractions and explain park rules and regulations to park visitors.
- Patrol park areas to protect and preserve resources and facilities by checking for misuse, undesirable activities, and hazardous situations.
- Provide resource interpretation and conservation assistance.
Facility & Utility System Maintenance & Construction
- Maintain, repair, and construct buildings or structures requiring basic carpentry skills, painting, and the use of hand and power tools
- Construct, maintain and restore hiking trails, footbridges, footpaths, and parking areas
- Maintain water distribution and treatment, as well as wastewater collection and treatment systems
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.
- Skill and knowledge of basic park resources, facility operations, and maintenance.
- Ability to maintain composure and take appropriate action during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
- Experience processing payments and/or operating reservation systems.
- Experience communicating and enforcing park rules.
- Skill in the safe use of tools and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility, and utility system maintenance.
- Experience performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks.
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:
- Have a criminal history check and driving record check that meets OPRD criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment
- Posses a valid driver’s license at time of hire and throughout employment
- Must wear OPRD supplied uniform and comply with appearance code while on duty
- Ability to obtain one or more of the following within 90 days of hire:
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Enforcement Officer Status
- Pesticide Applicators License
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.
- Attachments such as resumes and cover letters are not requested for this application process and therefore will not be considered during review.
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 recruitment will be used to fill multiple seasonal Park Ranger 1 positions.
- 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