Park Specialist – Luckiamute Landing

Job Title: Park Specialist – Luckiamute Landing

Job Number: REQ-74059

Salary: $2,837 - $4,225 per month

Deadline: 09/19/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Do you have strong Administrative Support Skills? Do you have computer skills and a desire to work with please customers?

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as a Park Specialist at Luckiamute Landing State Natural Area and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Park Specialist

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 Specialist, you will coordinate the completion of administrative tasks in the park office and provide accounting, payroll and administrative/clerical support for the Park Manager and staff.  

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Two (2) years of experience as an administrative or program support specialist. Administrative support entails those duties beyond clerical or secretarial such as: interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations; administrative data collection and analysis; evaluation and explanation of administrative processes, operations, or projects.
OR
(b) An equivalent combination of training and experience.

NOTE: One (1) year of post-secondary education may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

The State of Oregon is requiring all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021 or six weeks after FDA approval of the vaccines, whichever is later, unless the employee receives a medical or religious exemption/accommodation. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation by October 18, 2021 or six weeks after FDA approval, whichever is later. For more information, visit https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/executive_orders/eo_21-29.pdf.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Experience performing technical or administrative program support functions requiring independent judgment and decisions under general guidance concerning a course of action to be taken.
• Ability to explain laws, rules or policies relating to a particular program, operation, or service to the public in person, over the phone and in writing.
• Experience using policy and procedure manuals, handbooks, or specialized reference materials to research information.
• Experience in general
• Experience gathering and organizing data and preparing reports.
• 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/Albany--OPRD--Valleys-Region---Willamette-District---MU-Luckiamute/Park-Specialist---Luckiamute-Landing_REQ-74059

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Albany--OPRD--Valleys-Region---Willamette-District---MU-Luckiamute/Park-Specialist---Luckiamute-Landing_REQ-74059