Park Ranger 2 - Clyde Holliday

State of Oregon•Mount Vernon, WA

4d•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

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.

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).
Criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
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.
Protect, maintain, operate, repair and improve state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems.