Initial Posting Date:
02/05/2021
Application Deadline:
02/28/2021
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
3,080.00 – 4,441.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Park Ranger 1 (State Capitol State Park)
Job Description:
In this position, you’ll have a front row view to the State Capitol Building among blossoming cherry trees and historic monuments. Would you enjoy working on a team where you can use your excellent landscaping skills and develop hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations? Come join our team at State Capitol State Park in Salem, 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 Park Ranger 1 at this location you will get to do a little bit of everything, but your primary duties will include landscape maintenance, custodial maintenance, and general park operations:
Landscape Maintenance
- Plant vegetation, mow lawns, and maintain irrigation systems
- Prune trees and shrubs using manual and power tools, as well as apply fertilizers and pesticides
Custodial Maintenance
- Clean rest rooms, showers, bathhouses, observation buildings, and maintenance shops
- Collect, separate, and properly dispose of garbage and recyclable materials
General Park Operations
- Give direction and oversee the work of seasonal employees, volunteers, and inmates
- Maintain and ensure clean work sites, maintenance shops, yards, and storage areas
Additional Duties
- Building, facility, and utility maintenance and construction
- Visitor services
- Park patrol, safety, and rule enforcement
- 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. Attachments such as resumes and cover letters are not requested for this application process and therefore will not be considered during review.
- Experience with landscape maintenance.
- Experience working in a professional park setting.
- Skill in rule enforcement and generating voluntary compliance.
- Experience maintaining turf including mowing, irrigating, and trimming.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to diverse park visitors.
- Experience performing custodial maintenance tasks such as cleaning restrooms and facilities.
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
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 recruitment is for two full-time, permanent positions that report to State Capitol State Park in the Willamette Mission Management Unit near Salem, 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.