Park Ranger 2 (South Beach)

State of Oregon • Newport, RI

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About The Position

As a Permanent, full-time, Park Ranger 2, you will independently plan and carry out personally, or by conducting others, complex park maintenance, operation, facility and resource conservation and/or interpretation tasks to protect, maintain, operate, repair and improve state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems within the South Beach Management Unit / Ocean Shore State Recreation Area. For a complete review of the position and responsibilities please click here.

Requirements

• Four (4) 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 A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field AND One (1) year 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 in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field; AND Two and a half (2.5) 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).
• 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

• Skill in “Verbal Judo” or similar tactical communications method.
• Skill and knowledge of specialized park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
• Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
• Skill in practices relating to conservation, preservation and protection of significant natural or scenic resources.
• Skill in evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

• Complex park maintenance
• Operation
• Facility and resource conservation
• Interpretation tasks to protect, maintain, operate, repair and improve state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems

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

What This Job Offers

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