Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant (Beverly Beach State Park)
About The Position
As a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, at Beverly Beach State Park, you will assist year-round State Park staff in the protection, maintenance, operation and repair of state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems. You will perform basic tasks in a single area of park operations (e.g.: janitorial work, landscape maintenance, interpretation or visitor services), although some positions will require performing tasks in a variety of areas. Some work may require skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance. In addition, specialized skills in basic park maintenance and operations may be required. Park Ranger Assistants, on a task specific basis, may guide the work of individuals or teams composed of volunteers, seasonal, and/or temporary state park employees. We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work April through September; however, the duration may vary depending on the park's specific needs. For a complete review of the position and responsibilities please click here. Limited housing is available upon request in the form of a towable RV.
Requirements
- Six (6) months of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experience (construction trades, landscaping, custodial, etc.); OR Six (6) months of college in any discipline (24 quarter hours/16 semester hours)
- To be hired, 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
- Skilled in verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for collaborating in a team environment to achieve goals and complete tasks.
- Experience with collecting fees, accurately entering payment and reservation information into computer systems, and reconciling payment records to ensure the correct amounts are recorded.
- Skilled in explaining rules to customers and asking for their compliance in a public setting.
- Experience performing custodial duties including cleaning public restroom facilities.
- Experience with the safe use of tools and equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance and performing related duties.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- A competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
