Park Ranger 2 - State Capitol Management Unit

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

1d•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent, full-time Park Ranger 2 position within the State Capitol Management Unit, responsible for independently planning and carrying out complex park operations, maintenance, facility management, resource conservation, and interpretive tasks. The role involves protecting, maintaining, operating, repairing, and enhancing state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems within the unit. The position is located near Salem, OR, and covers State Capitol State Park and Willamette Mission State Park.

Requirements

Four 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 in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies AND 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).
OR A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies AND 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).
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 evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, and determining appropriate actions to achieve desired results.
Experience planning and organizing equipment, materials, and staff to accomplish work objectives.
Experience providing direction and guidance to individuals or teams including volunteers and in custody work crews to complete a variety of tasks.
Experience administering contractual agreements to ensure products and services are delivered as specified.
Experience with specialized park resource and facility operations, maintenance activities, and/or resource interpretation.
Experience with practices related to conservation, preservation, and protection of significant natural or scenic resources.
Experience using tools, materials, and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility, and utility system maintenance and performing related duties.

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out complex park operations.
Manage park maintenance.
Oversee facility management.
Engage in resource conservation.
Perform interpretive tasks.
Protect, maintain, operate, repair, and enhance state park lands.
Conserve natural and cultural resources.
Maintain structures, facilities, equipment, and systems within the State Capitol Management Unit.