Park Ranger Supervisor – West Gorge

Classification/Title: PRS – Park Ranger Supervisor – West Gorge

Job Number: REQ-60277

Salary: $4,151 - $6,132 per month

Closing Date: 03/31/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Do you have experience leading teams in visitor services, park maintenance or natural resources? Do you have a desire to work outdoors and lead teams as the district or regional level?

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as a Park Ranger Supervisor and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position will be based at Rooster Rock State Park in the West Columbia River Gorge.

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 Park Ranger Supervisor, you will provide direct day to day supervision to oversee the daily maintenance and operation tasks at the park district or region level with a high degree of independence and technical expertise in specialized park skills. This will include resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, complex utility operations or maintenance programs, park rule enforcement, and/or visitor services.

In this role, you will coordinate activities across management unit boundaries and will mentor permanent and seasonal employees throughout the park region in specialized skills related to the maintenance and operations of agency programs and properties.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Five (5) years of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; resource interpretation; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR park maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping); AND/OR natural resource technician experience (e.g.: forestry, fish & wildlife).
OR
(b) A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field; AND Two (2) years of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; resource interpretation; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR park maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping); AND/OR natural resource technician experience (e.g.: forestry, fish & wildlife).
OR
(c) An Associate's degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field AND Three and a half (3.5) years of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; resource interpretation; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR park maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping); AND/OR natural resource technician experience (e.g.: forestry, fish & wildlife).

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this Park Ranger Supervisor role at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with others.
• Experience assigning work to be done by determining the best method, means and personnel to perform the day to day maintenance and operations of the management unit.
• Experience evaluating the quality and quantity of park maintenance and operations work performed by direct report personnel.
• Ability to provide performance feedback to direct report personnel.
• Ability and willingness to motivate and inspire staff including their future career growth.
• Experience leading staff and work with the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance.
• Experience preparing park related reports, such as revenue reports, day and overnight use and incident analysis etc.
• Experience leading work related to the interpretation, conservation, preservation and rehabilitation of natural, cultural or historic resources.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Corbett--OPRD--Valleys-Region---Columbia-District---MU-The-Gorge---Rooster-Rock/Park-Ranger-Supervisor---West-Gorge_REQ-60277

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Corbett--OPRD--Valleys-Region---Columbia-District---MU-The-Gorge---Rooster-Rock/Park-Ranger-Supervisor---West-Gorge_REQ-60277