Park Ranger 2 – Champoeg State Heritage Area

  • Oregon Parks and Recreation
  • Saint Paul, OR
  • Sep 29, 2021
Full time Security Maintenance Other

Job Description

Title: Park Ranger 2 – Champoeg State Heritage Area

Job Number: REQ-76735

Salary: $3,211 – $4,871 per month

Deadline: 10/13/2021 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

 

 

Do you have experience as a Park Ranger? Do you have passion for the outdoors and historic preservation?

 

If this sounds like you, come join our team as Park Ranger at Champoeg State Heritage Area and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

 

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 2.

 

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 2, you will be responsible for independently planning and carrying out personally, or by conducting teams of permanent/seasonal staff or Park Hosts, complex park maintenance and operation tasks 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.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Four (4) 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) A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies and One (1) year 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

(c) An Associate's degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies and 2.5 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).

 

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):

  • Experience conducting facility operations and maintenance by determining methods, means, and personnel (e.g. self, seasonal, volunteer, inmate crew) to accomplish the task.
  • Experience evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
  • Experience planning and organizing equipment, materials and staff to accomplish work according to park standards.
  • Ability to safely use tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
  • Experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping at a journeyman level.
  • Ability to diagnose maintenance and operation problems, breakdowns and disruptions, and in initiating and carrying out solutions individually and with coworkers or volunteers.
  • Ability to keep self and others motivated, maintain a Positive attitude, and show common courtesy while communicating with others.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including a positive attitude, teamwork oriented, adaptability, and good customer service skills.
  • Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
  • Experience in working with internal agency partners as well as external agencies and organizations.

 

 

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/Saint-Paul--OPRD--Valleys-Region---Columbia-District---MU-Champoeg/Park-Ranger-2---Champoeg-State-Heritage-Area_REQ-76735

Occupations

Janitorial & Cleaning, General-Other: Installation-Maintenance-Repair, Facilities Management-Maintenance, Equipment Install-Maintain-Repair

URL

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Saint-Paul--OPRD--Valleys-Region---Columbia-District---MU-Champoeg/Park-Ranger-2---Champoeg-State-Heritage-Area_REQ-76735

Salary

$3,211 – $4,871 per month

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