Park Ranger 2 (Detroit Lake)
About The Position
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area - Oregon State Parks Welcome Statement 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. Your New Role As a permanent, full-time Park Ranger 2, you will perform and oversee a wide range of duties to protect, maintain, operate, and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, facilities, structures, equipment, and systems. This role requires skills in the building trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance as well as specialized program expertise, including resource interpretation, natural and cultural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, and park rule enforcement. These responsibilities support the maintenance and operations of OPRD programs and properties within the Detroit Lake Management Unit. For a complete review of the position and responsibilities please click here.
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 A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies 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 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).
- 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.
- Resume and cover letter are REQUIRED.
- Complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Skill and knowledge of specialized park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
- Skill in maintaining composure and taking appropriate action during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
- Skill in evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
- Skill in planning and organizing equipment, materials and staff to accomplish work.
- Skill in park rule enforcement.
- Skill in performing plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks at a journeyman level.
- Skill in diagnosing maintenance and operation problems, breakdowns and disruptions, and in initiating and carrying out solutions.
Responsibilities
- Protect, maintain, operate, and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, facilities, structures, equipment, and systems.
- Perform duties requiring skills in building trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance.
- Utilize specialized program expertise, including resource interpretation, natural and cultural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, and park rule enforcement.
- Support the maintenance and operations of OPRD programs and properties within the Detroit Lake Management Unit.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
