Title: Seasonal Park Ranger 1 – LaPine State Park
Job Number: REQ-57564
Salary: $3,080 - $4,429 per month
Closing Date: 05/13/2021 at 11:59pm
Would you enjoy working on a team where you can use your excellent customer service skills and develop hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations? Do you have landscaping or custodial experience, and wonder what it would be like to have a State Park as your work space?
If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team a Park Ranger at LaPine State Park and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!
This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 1.
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 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
Landscape and Custodial Maintenance
Building & Facility Maintenance and Construction
Additional Duties Include
Minimum Qualifications:
(a) Two (2) 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
(b) An Associate's degree or higher in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or 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).
What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):
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:
LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/La-Pine--OPRD--Mountain-Region---South-Central-District---MU-La-Pine/Seasonal-Park-Ranger-1---LaPine-State-Park_REQ-57564