Park Ranger 3 – Wallowa Lake

Title: Park Ranger 3 – Wallowa Lake

Job Number: REQ-77670

Salary: $3,508 - $5,353 per month

Deadline: 10/20/2021 at 11:59pm

Oregon State Parks are special places, and they need special people to keep them operating at their best. As a Park Ranger, you'll be on the front lines of park maintenance, resource stewardship and customer interaction. State parks will rely on you to help create memorable experiences for park guests. And the best part: you'll work with a team of rangers that are as committed to the outdoors as you are.

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

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 3.

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 3, you will conduct a specific, major program or facility at the management unit, park district or region level with a high degree of independence and technical expertise in specialized park skills (e.g.: resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, complex utility operations or maintenance programs, park rule enforcement, visitor services, etc.).

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 OPRD programs and properties.

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Five (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).

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; 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 Three and a half (3.5) 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):

• Working knowledge of complex park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
• Experience in “Verbal Judo” or similar tactical communication methods.
• Experience planning and organizing equipment, materials and staff to accomplish work.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and training employees in park maintenance, operation and/or interpretive skills.
• Experience enforcing park rules.
• Ability to prepare emergency and haz-mat response plans and coordinate with local emergency services providers.
• Experience overseeing all aspects of park visitor and employee safety programs.
• Ability to safely use tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
• Experience teaching basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks to employees.
• Experience teaching employees how to diagnose maintenance and operation problems, breakdowns and disruptions, and how to initiate and carry out solutions.
• 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/Joseph--OPRD--Mountain-Region---Eastern-District---MU-Wallowa-Lake/Park-Ranger-3---Wallowa-Lake_REQ-77670

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Joseph--OPRD--Mountain-Region---Eastern-District---MU-Wallowa-Lake/Park-Ranger-3---Wallowa-Lake_REQ-77670