Park Ranger 1 (Tumalo State Park)

Initial Posting Date:
03/24/2023

Application Deadline:
04/09/2023

Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:
$3,265 - $4,693

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Park Ranger 1 (Tumalo State Park)

Job Description:

Would you enjoy working on a team where you can use your excellent customer service skills and develop hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations? Do you have landscaping or custodial experience, and wonder what it would be like to have a State Park as your work space?

If this sounds like you, come join our team at Tumalo State Park as a Park Ranger 1 and support one of Oregon's greatest resources - State Parks! Nestled in the heart of sunny central Oregon, Tumalo rests along Oregon's spectacular Deschutes River four miles north of Bend. Its location makes it an ideal base camp for any outdoor activity you could dream of: lush green golf courses, clear blue-ribbon trout steams, pristine alpine lakes, and miles of scenic hiking and mountain bike trails

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 1

Our Mission

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD's) mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

OPRD believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

Perform, conduct and oversee a variety of tasks in order to protect, maintain, operate and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems by using skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance, as well as specialized program skills (e.g.: resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, park rule enforcement, etc.) related to the maintenance and operations of OPRD programs, properties within the Tumalo Management Unit.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click here

Minimum Qualifications:

• Park Ranger 1: Two years of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; interpretation such as education and environmental awareness programs; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping). OR
  
  An Associate's degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies and 6 months of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; interpretation
  such as education and environmental awareness programs; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping).
  
  NOTE: A higher level degree may substitute for the Associate's degree. There is no substitute for the 6 months experience.

Special Requirements:

• To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
• You must have a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout employment

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this Park Ranger 1 role at OPRD. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application.

• Skill and knowledge of basic park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
• Skill in performing basic janitorial, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and grounds-keeping tasks.
• Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance
• Skill in listening to what people say and asking appropriate questions to obtain needed information or resolve visitor complaints and conflicts.
• Skill in communicating work procedures and goals to employees, hosts, volunteers from the public and youth groups to accomplish varied tasks and achieve the goals.
• Skill in working on a small team to provide excellent customer service to the public and other members of the team.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you'll receive a generous benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost;
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;
• 11 paid holidays per year;
• 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year that you may use at any time;
• 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month;
• Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month;
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP);
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

How to Apply:

Your candidate profile, including work experience is the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

• External Applicants: Click on the "Apply" link and submit your application.
• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account.

After You Apply:

• Log in to your Workday account (application site) before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions. These can be found under the "My Applications" section. Make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes.
• Be sure to check both your email, including junk folder, and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• Eligible veterans will be given veterans' preference. If claiming veterans' preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section - this is where you will be asked to upload your qualifying preference documentation after you apply.

Additional Information:

• This position is full-time, permanent, and is located at Tumalo State Park
• If you have specific questions about these positions, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Joe Wanamaker: joseph.wanamaker@oprd.oregon.gov or by phone: 541-388-6332.
• This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity
• Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Questions/Need Help?
Email: OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov

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