Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Clyde Holliday
About The Position
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. The first round of applicant screening will take place around the second week after opening. This position may also include working at Unity Lake and Bates State Park, with Kam Wah Chung being the primary reporting location. 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. As a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you will support year-round State Park staff in tasks related to, protecting, maintaining, operating, and repairing park lands, resources, structures, and equipment. You will perform basic duties, such as janitorial work, landscaping, or visitor services, and may work across multiple areas. This role may involve basic skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and maintenance and may also oversee volunteers or temporary staff for specific tasks. You may also lead interpretive and education programs. 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.
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)
- A criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
- Maintaining a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Skill in active listening and asking appropriate questions to understand customer needs and gather required information.
- Experience providing rule or policy information, requesting compliance in a respectful and clear manner, and maintaining courteous communication in all customer interactions.
- Experience performing cash handling duties and entering information into computerized registration systems and software applications.
- Experience with the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment associated with custodial, landscape and building maintenance.
- Experience in assisting with the performance of basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, groundskeeping tasks.
Responsibilities
- Protecting, maintaining, operating, and repairing park lands, resources, structures, and equipment.
- Performing basic duties, such as janitorial work, landscaping, or visitor services.
- Working across multiple park areas.
- Overseeing volunteers or temporary staff for specific tasks.
- Leading interpretive and education programs.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
