Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant (South Beach State Park)

State of Oregon • Newport, RI

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About The Position

As a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you'll use your customer service skills and gain hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations. You’ll assist year-round staff in maintaining and repairing state park lands, structures, and facilities. Tasks may include janitorial work, landscape maintenance, and visitor services, with occasional opportunities to work in other areas. Basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and landscaping may be required, along with specialized park maintenance knowledge. You may also guide volunteers and seasonal staff on specific tasks. We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work June 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 may be available at this location.

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 active listening, asking questions to gather information, providing customer service, and promoting compliance by clearly communicating rules and expectations.
• Skill in maintaining composure and responding effectively during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
• Experience using computerized registration equipment and programs for various tasks and operations.
• Experience developing and delivering resource interpretation to inform and educate others.
• Experience with making change, preparing deposits, and reconciling fees.
• Experience with the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance, as well as assisting with basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and groundskeeping tasks.
• Skill in working collaboratively as part of a team to achieve goals and support operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist year-round staff in maintaining and repairing state park lands, structures, and facilities.
• Tasks may include janitorial work, landscape maintenance, and visitor services, with occasional opportunities to work in other areas.
• Guide volunteers and seasonal staff on specific tasks.

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