Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant (East Gorge Management Unit)

Initial Posting Date:
02/01/2024
Application Deadline:
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Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
3,006.00 - 3,776.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant (East Gorge Management Unit)
Job Description:
Viento State Park
Near Hood River, Oregon, United States
**This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies and will be open until filled. For best consideration apply soon.**
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 seasonal team as a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistantand support one of Oregon's greatest resources - State Parks!
This position falls under the classification Park Ranger Assistant.
What is a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant?
We recruit for Seasonal Park Ranger Assistantpositions each year. These positions generally work during our busiest time of year, April through September, when visitors flock to enjoy our beautiful parks. However, each park is unique and the duration of seasonal positions varies slightly from park to park.
Our Mission
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
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (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:
As a Seasonal 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. In this role, you will perform a variety of park operational tasks such as: janitorial work, landscape maintenance, safety, and visitor services. Some work may require the most elementary skills in: building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance.
For a complete list of duties and working conditions for these positions, please click here
Minimum Qualifications:

• 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); list hours under Education/Training History of the PD34 application.

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 Seasonal Park Ranger Assistantrole 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.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience communicating well with others.
• Ability to use a computer to record and verify information.
• Experience providing friendly and professional customer service
• Experience handling cash, making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports.
• Experience or desire to learn the safe use of tools, material, and/or equipment associated with landscape and/or building maintenance.
• Experience performing custodial duties including cleaning restroom facilities.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

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 fantastic benefits packaging including:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans for the employee and qualified family members;
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• 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 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. View this video for help.
• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.

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:

• These positions are full-time, Seasonal and located at Viento State Park near Portland, Oregon.
• These positions are classified and represented by SEIU.
• Housing is not available at this location.
• If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Stevie Stevenson at 503-969-8350 or by email at Stevie.STEVENSON@oprd.oregon.gov.
• 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 6.95% 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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