Interpretation - Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant (Fort Stevens State Park)
About The Position
As a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you will assist year-round State Park staff in the protection, maintenance, operation and repair of state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems. Park Ranger Assistants typically perform basic tasks in a single area of park operations (e.g.: janitorial work, landscape maintenance, interpretation or visitor services), although some positions will require performing tasks in a variety of areas. Some work may require the most elementary skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance. In addition, specialized skills in basic park maintenance and operations may be required. You may guide the work of individuals or teams composed of volunteers, seasonal, and/or temporary state park employees. We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work April through September; however, the duration may vary depending on the park's specific needs. For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click here. Housing is NOT available at this location.
Requirements
- Six (6) months of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experience (construction trades, landscaping, custodial, etc.); OR Six (6) months of college in any discipline (24 quarter hours/16 semester hours)
- To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing and delivering basic resource interpretation presentations.
- Experience leading educational programs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience communicating well with others.
- Experience using a computer to record and verify information.
- Experience providing customers with information about facility rules and asking for customers to comply with facility rules.
- Experience making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports.
- Experience with the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance and performing related duties.
- Skill in custodial duties including cleaning public restroom facilities.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
