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Welcome Statement

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.

Your New Role

This seasonal, full-time Park Ranger 1 position is expected to last at least 9 months. In this position you will perform a variety of tasks to protect and maintain state park lands, resources, structures, facilities, and systems. This includes using skills in building trades like carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance, as well as specialized tasks such as resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility operation, and park rule enforcement, all within the Carl G. Washburne Management Unit.

Located north of Florence in the Siuslaw National Forest, Washburne's creekside campground is just north of Heceta Head and about 10 miles south of Cape Perpetua. The campground is located on the east side of Highway 101, with a buffer of native plants and trees between its spacious, shady sites and the highway.

Limited seasonal housing may be available at this location.

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

What's in it for you:

An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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).

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• An Associate's degree or higher in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field; AND Six (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).

Special Requirements:

• To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience and knowledge of basic park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.

• Skilled in evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.

• Skilled in using computer and experience with cash handling, making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports.

• Experience with park rule enforcement, resolving customer complaints related to overnight camping and park rule interpretation.

• Experience with the safe use of tools, materials and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.

• Skilled in performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks.

• Experience with practices relating to conservation, preservation and protection of significant natural or scenic resources.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above, consistency of information, and professional communication.

• Use the "My Experience" section in your Workday candidate profile to provide a detailed overview of your work history, experience, and skills, demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications and any of the desired attributes listed above. What You Need to Know to Get the Job

• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project.

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

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

• Veterans: We value the dedication of Veterans! Take advantage of Veterans’ Preference by submitting the required documentation at time of application. The requirements can be found on the Veterans' Resources page under “Qualifying for Veterans’ Preference”.

• After applying, log in to your Workday account (application site) to see if you have any pending tasks or actions that need to be completed before the announcement closes. Save a copy of this job announcement for your reference.

• In-person interviews are tentatively scheduled for the first week of March.

Additional Information:

• This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

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

• 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.

Contact Information:

• For questions about this position, contact hiring supervisor: Hylah Furnish, 541-547-3416 ext 4, hylah.furnish@oprd.oregon.gov

• For questions on application process, 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.