Park Ranger 2 - Permanent (Underfill Option) - Emigrant Springs

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Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

Near Pendleton, Oregon

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 2. (Underfill option as Park Ranger 1).

UNDERFILL OPTION:

The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position at the Park Ranger 2 level; however, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Park Ranger 1, to apply. We will consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for the Park Ranger 2 classification. Underfill training will not extend beyond three years.

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!

For additional information about the position and park location click here: Park Ranger 2 – Emigrant Springs.

Park Overview

Near the summit of the Blue Mountains, Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area provides visitors a refreshing place to camp in a mature forest between Pendleton and La Grande.

What you will do:

As a Park Ranger 2 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 Blue Mountain Management Unit.

What's in it for you:

This position is full-time, permanent, and is located at Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area between Pendleton and La Grande Oregon.

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. As a Park Ranger you will receive a generous benefits package including:

• Salary Range - Park Ranger 2: $4207 - $5842 monthly, Park Ranger 1 - Underfill Option: $4023 - $5325 monthly. Starting salary will be determined through a Pay Equity process.

• 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.

• Opportunities for career growth and development. ·

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

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

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.

• Experience leading complex park construction and park improvement projects.

• Experience performing park maintenance tasks including: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and groundskeeping.

• Ability to work independently while educating the public about, and requesting compliance with, park rules and policies.

• Experience registering guests in a campground setting and reconciling cash and credit card payments using a computer utilizing specific overnight reservation software.

• Professional experience working in heightened and stressful situations including rule enforcement, emergencies and responding to weather related events.

• Experience leading parks specific work teams including but not limited to: seasonal staff, other permanent staff, volunteers, youth crews, or adults in custody.

• Experience mentoring, coaching and training employees and volunteers in park maintenance and campground operations.

• Experience developing and leading park related interpretive messages and related events.

If you have these skills, you must let us know in your completed application materials.

Minimum Qualifications Park Ranger 2:

• 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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• 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).

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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).

Minimum Qualifications Park Ranger 1 - Underfill Option:

• Two 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 in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies and 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).

NOTE: A higher level degree may substitute for the Associate's degree. There is no substitute for the 6 months experience.

How to Apply:

• 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.

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  Email: OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov

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• 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.

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.

Additional Information:

• If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Justin Paulsen - Park Manager Justin.PAULSEN@oprd.oregon.gov or by phone at (541) 910-6285.

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

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

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• 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.

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

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.