Associate Park Attendant - Dispersed Site Technician

Portland General Electric • Estacada, OR

1d • $24 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position that may last up to 6 months. The Dispersed Site Technician role is located in Estacada, Oregon, within the Timothy Lake area of the Mt. Hood National Forest. The position supports the implementation of the Dispersed Site Recreation Management Plan (DSMP) for the Timothy Lake area as part of the Clackamas Hydroelectric Project. The role involves hiking trails, checking permits, and maintaining dispersed campsites, utilizing GIS to record, map, and report on public use patterns. Bunk-style housing is available onsite at Timothy Lake, OR at no cost.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general recreation land management practices and programs.
• Experience and/or ability to learn use of an iPad, GIS applications, and associated iPad applications.
• Working knowledge of basic maintenance and landscape tools.
• Proficiency with computers, data analysis, word processing and associated applications; strong written and outstanding oral communications.
• Valid driver’s license and demonstration of good driving habits.
• Ability to work alone in remote locations and in various weather conditions.
• Ability to hike multiple miles daily in difficult terrain and brushy conditions.
• Ability to think and respond quickly, accurately and thoughtfully when faced with unexpected visitor responses and unanticipated situations.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in work schedule as well as work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcGIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform monitoring and maintenance activities of public dispersed campsites in the Project area in accordance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved plans: clean campsites, conduct visitor contacts, check permits and maintain informational kiosks.
• Regularly track use of dispersed sites using GIS, enter data and maintain visitor contact/patrol logs to document monitoring activities.
• Assist with minor maintenance and inventory of public recreation trails and assets in the Project area.
• Prepare and distribute an Annual Dispersed Site Management Report; compiling and analyzing data, developing charts and maps, documenting with examples and summarizing information and trends.
• Refine protocol for mapping new campsites, updating inventory and tracking problem areas.
• Assist with conducting data collection and coordinating communications.
• Accurately recording and electronically entering data.
• Effectively collaborating and maintaining good working relationships with outside partnering agencies and enforcement authorities.
• Effectively remaining organized while conducting fieldwork at various sites on a daily basis—consistently managing time, resources and communications.

Benefits

• Bunk-style housing is available onsite at Timothy Lake, Oregon. This is at no cost.
• Total rewards package designed to reward contributions, support well-being and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree