Park Ranger 3

State of Oregon•Saint Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a permanent, full‑time Park Ranger 3, you will lead a major program or facility at the management unit, park district, or regional level with a high degree of independence and technical expertise. This position requires advanced skills in areas such as resource interpretation, cultural or natural resource restoration, complex utility operations, maintenance programs, park rule enforcement, and visitor services. In this role, you will coordinate activities across management unit boundaries and serve as a mentor to both permanent and seasonal staff throughout the region. You will provide guidance and training in specialized skills essential to the maintenance and operation of OPRD programs and properties.

Requirements

Five 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 3.5 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 or a related field and 2 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading, mentoring, and training coworkers, volunteers, and work crews in park maintenance, operations, and resource interpretation.
Humble, open-minded, and committed to public service.
Dedication to encouraging collaboration and teamwork, and a spirit of selfless service.
Experience building positive relationships with community partners, stakeholders, government employees, and coworkers.
Evaluating the effectiveness of operational procedures, plans and activities, and recommending changes for improvement.
Experience developing, coordinating, evaluating, and presenting interpretive content and special events to school students, visitors, and the public.
Proficient in all duties of a Park Ranger such as operating a campground, day-use area operations (special events, reservations, weddings, etc.), conflict resolution and park rule enforcement, park maintenance (including landscaping, plumbing, carpentry, and equipment operation and basic maintenance), restroom cleaning, park resource interpretation, and new employee and host orientation.
Experience leading safety programs, facility and equipment safety inspections, and supporting and encouraging safe work practices.

Responsibilities

Lead a major program or facility at the management unit, park district, or regional level with a high degree of independence and technical expertise.
Utilize advanced skills in resource interpretation, cultural or natural resource restoration, complex utility operations, maintenance programs, park rule enforcement, and visitor services.
Coordinate activities across management unit boundaries.
Serve as a mentor to both permanent and seasonal staff throughout the region.
Provide guidance and training in specialized skills essential to the maintenance and operation of OPRD programs and properties.
Operate a campground.
Manage day-use area operations (special events, reservations, weddings, etc.).
Perform conflict resolution and park rule enforcement.
Conduct park maintenance, including landscaping, plumbing, carpentry, and equipment operation and basic maintenance.
Perform restroom cleaning.
Conduct park resource interpretation.
Orient new employees and hosts.
Lead safety programs.
Conduct facility and equipment safety inspections.
Support and encourage safe work practices.