Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Valley of the Rogue

State of Oregon • Gold Hill, OR

18h • Onsite

About The Position

As a seasonal full-time Park Ranger Assistant, 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. Park Ranger Assistants typically 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 the most elementary 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. Housing is NOT available at this location. The position is located at Valley of the Rogue State Park near Medford, Oregon, which features a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along three miles of shoreline on the Rogue River, with an easy, self-guided interpretive walking trail and intersection with the Rogue River Greenway Trail.

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
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience using common courtesy while communicating with others, asking appropriate questions and providing factual information to the public
• Experience providing the public with rule information and asking for compliance and maintaining composure during emergency or emotionally charged situations
• Experience with personal computer, using computerized registration equipment and programs
• Experience collecting fees, making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports
• Experience in the safe use of tools, materials and motorized equipment associated with landscape, and building maintenance
• Experience assisting with the performance of basic plumbing, custodial, carpentry, painting, and groundskeeping tasks
• Experience assisting with work related to the conservation, preservation and rehabilitation of natural, archaeological, cultural or historic resources

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform basic tasks in a single area of park operations (e.g.: janitorial work, landscape maintenance, interpretation or visitor services)
• Perform tasks in a variety of areas, potentially requiring elementary skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance
• Guide the work of individuals or teams composed of volunteers, seasonal, and/or temporary state park employees on a task specific basis

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed