Seasonal Park Ranger 1 – Succor Creek

Posted 2 weeks ago
Parks and Recreation Department, Malheur County, OR, Openings : 1,
Apply Here Job Description : Initial Posting Date: 04/25/2024 Application Deadline: 05/09/2024 Agency: Parks and Recreation Department Salary Range: $3,776 – $4,985 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Seasonal Park Ranger 1 – Succor Creek Job Description: 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? In this position, you’ll be performing remote field work focusing on hands-on maintenance and rule enforcement. Come join our team at Succor Creek State Natural Area in Eastern Oregon near the Idaho border and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks! This recruitment announcement will be used to fill one seasonal vacancy and future vacancies for Succor Creek State Natural Area . This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 1 . What is a Seasonal Park Ranger? We recruit for Seasonal Park Ranger positions each year. These positions generally work during our busiest time of year, April through September, when visitors flock to enjoy our beautiful parks. However, each park is unique and the duration of seasonal positions varies slightly from park to park. 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 seasonal Park Ranger 1, youll be on the front lines of park safety, maintenance, and visitor services. You’ll perform: Park Patrol, Safety, &amp Rule Enforcement
  • Patrol park areas to protect and preserve resources and facilities by checking for misuse, undesirable activities, and hazardous situations
  • Seek voluntary visitor compliance with park area rules and regulations issue verbal and written warnings as necessary
  • Render emergency aid and assistance to park visitors and prepare related reports
Custodial, Landscape, &amp Facility Maintenance
  • Clean rest rooms, and various park buildings including pumphouses, outbuildings and maintenance shops
  • Collect, and properly dispose of garbage and waste
  • Plant vegetation, mow lawns, and maintain irrigation systems
  • Prune trees and shrubs using manual and power tools, as well as apply fertilizers and pesticides
  • Construct, maintain, and repair fences, outbuildings, barns, hiking trails and sign structures using hand and power tools
Visitor Services &amp General Park Operations
  • Provide information about local attractions, park rules, and regulations to visitors
  • Coordinate work with agency partners including BLM, County and State departments as well as Friend’s groups and neighboring ranch leaseholders
Additional Duties
  • Building maintenance and construction
  • Utility system maintenance and construction
  • Resource interpretation and conservation
For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, 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).
OR
  • An Associates degree or higher 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):
  • Professional experience operating tools, equipment, 4×4 vehicles, ATVs and boats.
  • Experience in rule enforcement and generating voluntary compliance in a park setting.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a professional parks team setting.
  • Experience cleaning restrooms, maintenance shops and offices.
  • Ability to work independently in remote wilderness park setting
  • Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
  • Skill in overnight campground operations including but not limited to computer knowledge, camper registration, cash handling, dealing with customer complaints, providing exceptional customer service, end of shift reports, and reconciling paperwork.
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 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.).

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  • Internal Applicants     (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.
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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.
  • If you are a current Malheur County resident, you may receive 5% preference for this recruitment. Please indicate in your application questionnaire for this recruitment if you are requesting Malheur County residence preference in employment.
  • A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date.
  • Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination.
Additional Information:
  • This position is full-time, seasonal and is located at Succor Creek State Natural Area .
  • This position is classified and represented by SEIU.
  • Seasonal housing is available at this location.
  • If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Travis Bome at Travis.BOME@oprd.oregon.gov or by phone at 541-869-2365.
  • 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.
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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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