Initial Posting Date:
02/01/2021
Application Deadline:
02/15/2021
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
$3,080 – $4,441
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Seasonal Park Ranger 1 (Bullards Beach State Park)
Job Description:
If you are seeking an opportunity in park operations, this position at Bullards Beach State Park may be right for you! The team may be quick to tell you that there is no such thing as a “routine” day of work as a park ranger, but if you have a variety of maintenance, construction, communication, leadership, and visitor services skills, you’ll be prepared for any day on the job!
What is a Seasonal Park Ranger 1?
OPRD recruits for Seasonal Park Ranger 1 positions each year. These positions generally work during our busiest time of the year, typically from April through September. However, each park is unique and the duration of seasonal positions varies slightly from park to park.
What you will do:
As a Seasonal Park Ranger 1, you’ll be on the front lines of visitor services, park operations, and maintenance. You’ll perform:
Visitor Services & Park Safety and Rule Enforcement
- Use online reservation system to register and process campsite reservations
- Accept and process payments for park services
- Provide information about local attractions and Oregon Parks, park rules and regulations to visitors
- Patrol park areas and facilities, checking for misuse, undesirable activities and hazardous situations, and take appropriate action
- Inspect park grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment for safety hazards and possible violations, and take appropriate action
- Maintain vehicles, work sites, buildings, maintenance shops, yards and storage areas in clean, safe condition
- Explain park rules and regulations to park visitors and seek voluntary visitor compliance with park area rules and regulations; issue verbal and written warnings as necessary
Landscape and Custodial Maintenance
- Planting vegetation; mowing lawns and irrigating plants and lawns
- Maintain irrigation systems and equipment including pumps, timers, pipes and wires and valves
- Prune trees and shrubs using manual and power tools, as well as apply fertilizers and pesticides
- Clean park facilities including restrooms, showers, maintenance shops, and interpretive centers etc.
- Ensure supplies are stocked in restrooms, collect garbage and recycling, clean fireplaces etc.
Building & Facility Maintenance and Construction
- Maintain and repair plumbing systems (unclogging toilets, repairing sinks, toilets, pipes etc.)
- Maintain, repair and construct buildings or structures requiring basic carpentry skills, painting, and the use of hand and power tools
- Maintain and repair electrical systems (replace fuses, reset circuit breakers etc.)
- Construct, maintain and restore hiking trails, footbridges, footpaths, parking areas, using hand and power tools
- Construct, maintain and repair park signs, water fountains, tables, fireplaces, wastewater disposals, etc.
Additional Duties Include
- Utility System Maintenance and Construction
- Resource conservation and interpretation
What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):
- Skill in performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and groundskeeping tasks
- Skill in “verbal judo” or similar tactical communications method
- Experience in park resource and facility operations and maintenance
- Skill in evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate courses of action to achieve desired results
- Skill in diagnosing maintenance and operation problems, breakdowns and disruptions; and in initiating and carrying out solutions
- Experience providing inclusive customer service while working with the public or in a public setting
- Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and positive attitude
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
- Obtain and maintain one or more of the following after appointment:
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Enforcement Officer Status
- Pesticide Applicator’s 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.
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 position is union represented.
- 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
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