Park Ranger 1 (South Beach)

Posted 2 weeks ago
Parks and Recreation Department, Newport, OR, Openings : 1,
Apply Here Job Description : Initial Posting Date: 04/24/2024 Application Deadline: 05/06/2024 Agency: Parks and Recreation Department Salary Range: $3,776 – $4,998 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Park Ranger 1 (South Beach) Job Description: South Beach State Park Near Newport, Oregon Would you enjoy working on a team where you can use your excellent customer service skills and develop hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations? Do you have landscaping or custodial experience, and wonder what it would be like to have a State Park as your workspace? Come join our team as a Park Ranger at South Beach State Park and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks! We are hiring one permanent, full-time position. This position falls under the classification of Park Ranger 1. Our Mission Oregon Parks and Recreation Departments (OPRDs) 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, &amp Well-being. What you will do: As a Park Ranger 1, within the South Beach State Park you will perform, conduct and oversee a variety of tasks. These tasks will be done in order to protect, maintain, operate and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems. You will be using skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance, as well as specialized program skills (e.g.: resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, park rule enforcement, etc.) related to the maintenance and operations of agency programs and properties. In this role, some duties include:
  • Clean rest rooms, showers, bathhouses, observation buildings, maintenance shops and interpretive centers by sweeping, washing, disinfecting and mopping floors, walls, ceilings and fixtures with approved chemicals
  • Serve as coordinator for the Park Office (computerized camper reservation and registration) program: prepare and submit annual park profile for management approval, troubleshoot day-to-day reservation/registration software and operator problems, research and resolve operator errors, provide information to Reservations Northwest (RNW)
  • Patrol park areas to protect and preserve resources and facilities by checking for misuse, undesirable activities and hazardous situations, and take appropriate action as dictated by training and experience
  • Inspect park grounds, buildings, facilities, vehicles, material and equipment for safety hazards and possible violations, and take appropriate action as dictated by training and experience, prepare inspection reports, job hazard analyses, incident investigations and other reports as required
  • Construct, maintain and restore hiking trails, using hand and power construction tools to remove vegetation, cut and fill contours to establish trail lines, prepare and finish trail crowns, install water bars, culverts and footbridges, apply gravel or wood chip surfaces
  • Construct, maintain and restore footbridges: check bridgeheads, stringers, treads and handrails for dry rot or other defects use hand and power carpentry and construction tools to build new or repair existing bridges
  • Mow lawns and fields with large and small riding and power mowers, trim turf edges with hand or power tools.
For a complete list of position duties, please click here. Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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).
OR
  • An Associates 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).
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):
  • Skill and knowledge of basic park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
  • Skill in listening to what people say and asking appropriate questions to obtain needed information.
  • Skill in providing factual information based on observation, knowledge and understanding.
  • Skill in maintaining composure and taking appropriate action during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
  • Skill in evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
  • Skill in performing basic janitorial duties and safe use of materials associated with commercial facility cleaning.
  • Skill and knowledge of safety practices and OSHA standards related to tasks associated with public works environments.
  • Skill in practices relating to conservation, preservation and protection of significant natural or scenic resources.
Whats 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.
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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. 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 located at South Beach State Park .
  • This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
  • This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
  • If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Brian Fowler Brian.FOWLER@oprd.oregon.gov or by phone: 541-867-7451.
  • 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.
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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 &amp 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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