Park Ranger 2 – Fort Stevens

Title: Park Ranger 2 – Fort Stevens

Job Number: REQ-80434

Salary: $3,211 – $4,871 per month

Deadline: 11/29/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Do you have great leadership skills and experience working in a campground setting? In this position, you’ll be working at the site of a historical military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River from the Civil War to World War II. At this park, you will find a variety of recreation opportunities for visitors including camping, beach-combing, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and a historic shipwreck. Come join our team at Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria, Oregon, and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – our 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 have the opportunity to independently coordinate park projects, activities, and programs, using your technical expertise and specialized park skills. You will also have the opportunity to mentor employees in the needed maintenance and park operations skills to be successful throughout the Fort Stevens Management Unit. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Park Operations

• Prioritize and plan work by helping to developing project schedules, assigning tasks, giving direction, explaining established standards of performance, and insuring that materials and equipment are on hand to complete tasks.
• Perform and conduct others in complex landscape maintenance tasks, custodial work, building maintenance and construction, facility maintenance and construction tasks, utility system operation and maintenance, visitor services, park patrol, safety and rule enforcement, and resource interpretation.

Project Oversight

• Independently complete or oversee the completion of complex park resource and facility maintenance, restoration, rehabilitation and construction projects, which may require advanced knowledge and skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, painting, equipment operation, landscape maintenance, concrete or asphalt work, water, sewer and irrigation systems; reading and following blueprints and drawings.
• Research and recommend the most cost efficient, effective, and sustainable methods to complete projects, maintenance and operations while meeting OPRD's quality standards.

Visitor Services

• Patrol park areas to protect and preserve resources and facilities; inspect park grounds, buildings, facilities, vehicles, material and equipment for safety hazards and possible violations, and take appropriate action as dictated by training and experience
• Prepare inspection reports, job hazard analyses, incident investigation and other reports as required.
• Explain park rules and regulations to park visitors, seek voluntary visitor compliance with park area rules and regulations, issue verbal and written warnings or citations as necessary, and prepare related reports.

Building Maintenance and Construction

• Maintain and repair building plumbing systems, electrical systems, building fixtures.
• Construct and maintain buildings and structural elements.

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 or a related field; 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
An Associate's degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field; AND Two and a half (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 requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Experience resolving customer complaints related to overnight camping and park rule interpretation.
• Ability to evaluate situations, apply rules and guidelines, determine and carry out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
• Experience training others on basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks to employees/hosts.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and training employees, host, or volunteers in park maintenance operations.
• Ability to give direction concerning work procedures to individuals or teams composed of volunteers/hosts.
• Experience leading and delegating daily workloads.
• 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/Hammond--OPRD--Coast-Region---North-Coast-District---MU-Fort-Stevens/Park-Ranger-2---Fort-Stevens_REQ-80434

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Hammond--OPRD--Coast-Region---North-Coast-District---MU-Fort-Stevens/Park-Ranger-2---Fort-Stevens_REQ-80434