Seasonal Park Ranger 1 (Harris Beach)

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Harris Beach State Park

Near Brookings, Oregon

Join the Harris Beach Team as a Seasonal Park Ranger 1 – Where Impact Meets Opportunity!

Imagine starting each day surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Oregon’s coastline, knowing your work directly contributes to the experience of thousands of visitors. At Harris Beach State Park, we’re looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Seasonal Park Ranger 1 for a full-time, 9-month position. This is your chance to make a tangible difference in park operations while growing professionally in an inspiring and supportive environment.

Why Join Us?

At Harris Beach State Park, this is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact, grow your skills, and immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Oregon’s south coast. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

• Make an Impact: Your work will directly enhance park operations and ensure visitors and volunteers have memorable and fulfilling experiences.

• Grow Professionally: Develop valuable skills in park operations, maintenance, and visitor engagement, building a strong foundation for your career.

• Be Inspired Daily: Work amidst rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and ocean views, where nature’s beauty motivates and energizes every task.

• Foster Community: Collaborate with a team and volunteers that value mutual respect, teamwork, and a shared mission to protect Oregon’s natural treasures.

• Provide Value: Play an active role in ensuring that visitors and volunteers feel appreciated, empowered, and part of a positive park culture.

Take this opportunity to be part of something bigger—to contribute to the stewardship of Harris Beach State Park while shaping your professional journey.

What You will Do

As a Seasonal Park Ranger 1, you’ll be at the forefront of the park’s daily operations, ensuring visitors and volunteers have exceptional experiences while keeping the park safe, clean, and welcoming. Your responsibilities will include:

• Facility Excellence: Maintain restroom facilities, picnic areas, and parking lots, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and welcoming for all park guests.

• Campground Operations: Facilitate smooth campground operations by assisting with check-ins, check-outs, fee collection, and registration, providing clear communication and a friendly presence.

• Trail and Grounds Maintenance: Preserve the park’s natural beauty by performing trail brushing, mowing, trimming, and other landscaping tasks, keeping paths accessible and grounds pristine.

• Engage with Visitors and Volunteers: Deliver exceptional customer service to visitors, answer questions, and share knowledge about park resources. Provide support, guidance, and appreciation to our valued volunteers, ensuring they feel like integral members of our team.

• Support Park Operations: Inspect signage, maintain cluster boards, and assist with graffiti removal to ensure all areas remain functional and visually appealing.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow staff and volunteers, fostering a sense of community where everyone feels valued and supported.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for these positions, please click here.

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, 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 Park Ranger role at OPRD. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application. We will be screening applications based on the following:

• Proven experience managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Extensive computer systems and data entry experience including fee collection, cash handling, customer registration.

• Conflict resolution expertise including resolving customer complaints, particularly those related to overnight camping or interpreting park rules.

• Exceptional customer service experience in public-facing roles successfully managing public interactions.

• Volunteer coordination experience, coordinating, managing, and training volunteers.

• Team collaboration experience maintaining a positive attitude and contributing to a cohesive workplace culture.

• Independent project management skills, initiating and managing projects independently.

• Strong communication skills, effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, and other stakeholders in workplace setting.

• Technical skills and adaptability including successfully learning and applying new maintenance and repair techniques.

• Extensive hands-on maintenance experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, and general facility maintenance.

• Leadership experience managing diverse teams, volunteers, or youth crews.

• Equipment operation and maintenance expertise operating and maintaining tools and machinery, including troubleshooting and maintaining various equipment.

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, vision, and dental plans for the employee and qualified family members;

• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year

• 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.

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• 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.

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• Eligible veterans will be given veterans' preference.

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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.

Additional Information:

• Housing is not available at this location.

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

• If you need to reach the Park Manager please contact Adan Jones at 541-271-4118 or by email at adan.jones@oprd.oregon.gov

• 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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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.

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