Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant (Milo McIver)

State of Oregon•Estacada, OR

About The Position

Milo McIver State Park Near Portland, Oregon Situated along the scenic Clackamas River, Milo McIver State Park is only 45 minutes from Portland. This beautiful park provides a variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. You can spend a day or a week exploring the river, forest and fields. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple seasonal positions and may close at any time once vacancies are filled. Apply early for best consideration. 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 seasonal, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you will perform, assist, and conduct various tasks to safeguard, maintain, operate, and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems. This will involve applying skills in building trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance, along with specialized expertise in areas like resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, and park rule enforcement. These efforts will support the maintenance and operations of OPRD programs and properties within the Milo McIver Management Unit. We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work May 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. Housing is not available at this location. What's in it for you: An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package. Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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

Skill in interpersonal communication, providing excellent customer service to a diverse visitor base, and promoting a culturally competent work environment.
Experience providing customers with information about facility rules, ensuring compliance, and identifying safety hazards or maintenance needs.
Experience with the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment for landscape and building maintenance, as well as performing custodial duties like cleaning public restroom facilities.
Experience using computerized registration equipment and programs.
Ability to learn new skills to support maintenance and repair projects and collaborate with team members to ensure tasks and projects are successfully completed.
Skill in maintaining composure and efficiency when priorities suddenly change or when unexpected situations occur.

Responsibilities

safeguard, maintain, operate, and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems
applying skills in building trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance
resource interpretation
cultural and natural resource restoration
utility infrastructure operation
park rule enforcement
support the maintenance and operations of OPRD programs and properties within the Milo McIver Management Unit