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Cape Blanco State Park

Near Port Orford, Oregon

Are you passionate about working outdoors, leading teams, and preserving Oregon's natural beauty? If you’re ready to apply your skills in leadership, maintenance, and customer service, join our team as a Park Ranger 2 and help support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 2

Park Overview

Located at the state's westernmost tip, and perched over the Pacific Ocean, Cape Blanco State Park features a 19th-century lighthouse and an early Irish settler's home. Offering private, sheltered campsites for visitors while they get to explore and enjoy the park's history, trails and rugged coastline. More than eight miles of hiking trails lead to the beach, viewpoints of ocean vistas, fishing spots along the Sixes River, and the lighthouse. On horseback, visitors can follow a seven-mile trail or enjoy a 150-acre open riding area across from the horse camp.

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:

In this Park Ranger 2 position, you will independently plan and carry out personally, or by conducting others, complex park maintenance, operation, facility and resource conservation and/or interpretation tasks to protect, maintain, operate, repair and improve state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems within the Cape Blanco Management Unit / Ocean Shore State Recreation Area.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four 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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• A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies AND 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).

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• 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).

Special Requirements:

• To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records 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.

• Strong Leadership: Experience in leading and inspiring a team of Park Rangers, Park Ranger Assistances, volunteers, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Also proven ability to work independently and balancing rapid changing priorities.

• Maintenance Skills: Experience performing park facility maintenance, including trails, buildings, and other park infrastructure at a journeyman level.

• Operator Skills: Experience in safe operation and maintenance of park tools and equipment, including but not limited to, tractors, skid steers, backhoe, chipper, utility vehicles, and diagnosing maintenance and operation problems and initiating and carrying out solutions.

• Campground Park Operations: Experience with web-based reservation system, completing deposits, develop operating procedures, train new and seasonal staff on policy and procedures.

• Effective Communication: Experience in excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff, visitors, stakeholders, and contractors.

• Decision-Making: Sound judgment and a positive approach to finding solutions and problem solving, especially in emergencies.

• Historical Conservation: Knowledge of rehabilitation of archaeological, cultural or historic sites and structures. Skill in practices related to historical preservation.

• Environmental Knowledge: Familiarity of ecology, conservation principles, and natural resource management.

• Park Enforcement: Familiarity with park regulations, and enforcement procedures to ensure visitor safety and resource protection.

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" per year that you may use at any time;

• 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, making you the best candidate for 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 at Cape Blanco State Park near Port Orford, Oregon.

• If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Joe Kenick at 503-332-6774 or email Joe.KENICK@oprd.oregon.gov.

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

• 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.

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Email: OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov

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