Park Ranger 1

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form. As a permanent, full-time Park Ranger 1, you will carry out a wide range of tasks to protect, maintain, operate, and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems. This work involves using skills in the building trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance, as well as specialized program skills, including resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, and park rule enforcement. In this role, you will support the maintenance and operational needs of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department programs and properties within the Tryon Creek/Milo McIver Management Unit.

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).
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

Knowledge of basic park resources, facility operations, resource interpretation, and landscape, building, facility and trail maintenance.
Skill in the safe use of tools, materials and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and trail maintenance.
Skill in providing excellent customer service to a diverse visitor base and promoting a culturally diverse work environment.
Skill in maintaining a variety of trail types including natural surface, equestrian, and multi-use paved bike trails.
Skill in giving direction concerning work procedures to individuals or teams composed of staff and volunteers to accomplish tasks and achieve established goals.
Skill in performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and grounds-keeping tasks.
Experience collaborating with partners such as non-profit friends groups and watershed councils in a park setting.

Responsibilities

Protect, maintain, operate, and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems.
Utilize skills in building trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance.
Apply specialized program skills, including resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, and park rule enforcement.
Support the maintenance and operational needs of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department programs and properties within the Tryon Creek/Milo McIver Management Unit.