Park Ranger 1 – Honeyman State Park

Title: Park Ranger 1 – Honeyman State Park

Job Number: REQ-74429

Salary: $3,080 - $4,441

Deadline: 09/20/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

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 as a Park Ranger at Jessie M. Honeyman 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, you will perform, conduct and oversee a variety of tasks in order to protect, maintain, operate and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems by using skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance, as well as specialized program skills (e.g.: resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, park rule enforcement, etc.) related to the maintenance and operations of OPRD programs, properties within the Jessie M. Honeyman Management Unit.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) 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
(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).

The State of Oregon is requiring all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021 unless the employee receives a medical or religious exception. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception by October 18, 2021. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Ability to maintain composure and take appropriate action during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to evaluate situations, apply rules and guidelines, determine and carry out appropriate courses of action to achieve desired results.
• Experience in rule enforcement.
• Experience resolving customer complaints related to overnight camping and park rule interpretation.
• Experience using tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
• Experience performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks.
• 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/Florence--OPRD--Coast-Region---Central-Coast-District---MU-Jessie-M-Honeyman/Park-Ranger-1---Honeyman-State-Park_REQ-74429

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Florence--OPRD--Coast-Region---Central-Coast-District---MU-Jessie-M-Honeyman/Park-Ranger-1---Honeyman-State-Park_REQ-74429