Park Ranger 1 - Seasonal - Sumpter Valley Dredge
About The Position
This is a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger 1 position assisting in the protection, maintenance, operation, and repair of state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems. The role involves performing various park operational tasks, including janitorial work, landscape maintenance, facility upkeep, safety, and visitor services. The position may also involve guiding the work of volunteers, seasonal staff, and/or temporary state park employees. This role offers hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations and contributes to a team environment while providing excellent customer service.
Requirements
- 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 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).
- A criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
- Experience working independently in remote isolated locations.
- Experience with customer service and providing factual information to the public based on observation, knowledge and understanding.
- Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
- Skill in performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks.
- Experience registering guests and processing payments in an overnight campground.
- Experience enforcing park rules and generating compliance.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the protection, maintenance, operation, and repair of state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems.
- Perform a variety of park operational tasks, including janitorial work, landscape maintenance, facility upkeep, safety, and visitor services.
- Utilize skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, equipment repair, and landscape maintenance.
- Guide the work of volunteers, seasonal staff, and/or temporary state park employees on task-specific assignments.
- Contribute to a team environment and provide excellent customer service.
- Gain hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
