{"id":36712,"date":"2021-01-21T09:50:08","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T17:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=36712"},"modified":"2021-01-21T09:50:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T17:50:10","slug":"job-seasonal-park-ranger-portland-parks-and-recreation-portland-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-seasonal-park-ranger-portland-parks-and-recreation-portland-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Seasonal Park Ranger, Portland Parks and Recreation (Portland, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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$18.47 – $24.00 Hourly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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OR 97204, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Casual<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bureau<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Portland Parks & Recreation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2021-00043<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Apply here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/portlandor\/jobs\/2955904\/seasonal-park-ranger<\/a><\/div>\n
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Portland Parks and Recreation are seeking Seasonal Park Rangers!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Ranger program provides a positive public safety presence in parks, community centers and natural areas. Our parks serve over 10,000 park visitors per month and Portland Park Rangers are integral in creating a welcoming environment. Seasonal Park Rangers ensure the enjoyment of park users visiting parks, natural areas and community centers through education and engagement on park rules.
\nPark Rangers provide park safety services in parks, forested natural areas, urban plazas, docks, multiuse trails and community centers. Seasonal Rangers also provide support at our summer programming events.<\/p><\/div>\n

\nBeing a Portland Park Ranger requires a combination of effective communication, customer service skills and the ability to serve as a Public Safety ambassador. Rangers may encounter any number of nuisance issues that require tact and skill in resolving amicably and with respect to individual rights. Seasonal Rangers are supported by Full-Time Park Rangers, Ranger Supervisors, and Security Leadership Team to assist in problem solving and decision making.<\/div>\n
\nRangers work with a diverse public and have a demonstrated ability to problem-solve and reduce park user conflicts. Rangers maintain a welcoming environment in parks by establishing positive connections with park users, providing information regarding parks, natural areas and community centers similarly educating the public on park rules. Park Rangers also coordinate with other bureau divisions and public safety partners to ensure safe, healthy, enjoyable experiences. Seasonal Park Rangers work with full-time Park Rangers in enforcing city code where applicable.<\/div>\n
\nThe position works in all weather and terrain conditions, outdoors, alone or with a team, including night and weekend work.<\/div>\n
\nDetails for this position:<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nType of appointment \u2013<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Full-Time, Temporary Park Ranger
\nReporting Location\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Park Ranger Headquarters, Downtown Portland, Portland OR 97204
\nSchedule\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Up to 40 hours per week; may include evening and weekend work
\nPay range<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0$18.47 -$24.00
\nDuration<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Typically late March through mid-September.<\/div>\n

About the Bureau:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R\u2019s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.\u00a0PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n

City of Portland Core Values:
\nAnti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility<\/p>\n

These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City’s core values, please click\u00a0<\/strong>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why work at the City of Portland?<\/strong>
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\nThe City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in\u00a0<\/strong>ALL\u00a0people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a\u00a0comprehensive benefits package<\/u>, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.<\/p>\n

Work Location<\/strong>
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\nCurrently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, current positions classified as \u201cfull-time remote\u201d could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote\/onsite mix, 3) revert to full-time at a city work location. As the situation evolves, the exact work location of the position in this recruitment may change based upon leadership direction and approval.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To Qualify<\/p>\n

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n
1.\u00a0Ability to<\/strong>\u00a0provide excellent customer service in sometimes stressful situations, tactfully and with respect for individual rights.<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0Ability to<\/strong>\u00a0remain calm, professional and positive, when explaining policies, rules and procedures, while also being able to assess possible violations, develop solutions and apply practical judgment.<\/div>\n
3.\u00a0Ability to<\/strong>\u00a0apply conflict resolution and communication techniques, to communicate effectively with diverse communities and the ability to adjust communication style to audiences, as appropriate.<\/div>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0Ability to<\/strong>\u00a0read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, protocols, directives and standard operating procedures related to public safety and\/or park use.<\/div>\n
5.\u00a0Ability to<\/strong>\u00a0communicate effectively in writing and utilize City-specific technology and general office software.<\/div>\n

Applicant must also possess:<\/strong><\/p>\n