Central Operations Resource Program Manager (NRPSM2)

Are you an experienced compliance or regulatory professional with a talent for stakeholder engagement and a steady hand in high-pressure situations? Join our team and help shape impactful initiatives across local, state, and federal lines.

If this sounds like you, come join our team as the Central Operations Resource Program Manager and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 2 (NRPSM2).

Our Mission

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (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

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:

With a shared leadership approach, you will lead and manage the Central Operations Resource Program, ensuring consistent statewide practices across sections including Ocean Shores Forestry, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Historic Resources, Facilities, Fleet, and Volunteer Services.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click Here.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience;

OR

• Three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree.

Special Requirements:

• To be hired, you must have a criminal record and driving record check that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

• You must have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout employment.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this role at OPRD. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining positive working relations with a wide variety of stakeholders in the region, including local, state and federal agency and elected representatives, and special interest groups.

• Proficient in advocating and interpreting agency values related to natural, cultural, historic archaeological, scenic recreation resources and uses to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience in working with peers to correlate statewide and region plans to achieve agency strategic goals.

• Proven ability to maintain composure when dealing with general public and stakeholders in emotionally charged situations.

• Demonstrated experience in providing project and team oversight within park properties that include natural resources, forestry, cultural resources, facilities maintenance, project management and ocean shores management.

• Demonstrated experience administering a complex regulatory permitting program.

• Adept in effectively managing, supporting, and leading change in an organization.

• Experience in budget development, management and analysis.

• Experience in facilitating meetings to build consensus and collaboration in an environment of competing priorities.

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 generous benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost;

• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;

• 11 paid holidays per year;

• 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days"

• 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month;

• Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month;

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP);

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

How to Apply:

Your candidate profile, including work experience is the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring to the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video for help.
  

• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.

After You Apply:

• Log in to your Workday account (application site) before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. Make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes.

• Be sure to check both your email, including junk folder, and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

• Eligible veterans will be given veterans' preference. If claiming veterans’ preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section – this is where you will be asked to upload your qualifying preference documentation after you apply.

Additional Information:

• This position is full-time, permanent, and is located in Salem, Oregon.

• If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact Matt Rippee, Deputy Director for Field and Community Services at matt.rippee@oprd.oregon.gov or call 541-786-4748.

• This position is management service and not represented by a union.

• This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

• Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity

• Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Questions/Need Help?
Email: OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov

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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.