Park Ranger 2 - Clyde Holliday

State of Oregon•Mount Vernon, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site is an oasis along the sparkling John Day River and a base camp for exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and the region's many historical sites. 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 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.

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).
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).
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).
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 leading complex park construction and park improvement projects.
Experience performing park maintenance tasks including: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and groundskeeping.
Ability to work independently while educating the public about, and requesting compliance with, park rules and policies.
Experience registering guests in a campground setting and reconciling cash and credit card payments using a computer utilizing specific overnight reservation software.
Professional experience working in heightened and stressful situations including rule enforcement, emergencies and responding to weather related events.
Experience leading parks specific work teams including but not limited to: seasonal staff, other permanent staff, volunteers, youth crews, or adults in custody.
Experience mentoring, coaching and training employees and volunteers in park maintenance and campground operations.
Experience developing and leading park related interpretive messages and related events.

Responsibilities

Independently plan and carry out 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.