Classification/Title: PRS – Park Ranger Supervisor – West Gorge
Job Number: REQ-60277
Salary: $4,151 - $6,132 per month
Closing Date: 03/31/2021 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
Do you have experience leading teams in visitor services, park maintenance or natural resources? Do you have a desire to work outdoors and lead teams as the district or regional level?
If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team as a Park Ranger Supervisor and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!
This position will be based at Rooster Rock State Park in the West Columbia River Gorge.
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 Park Ranger Supervisor, you will provide direct day to day supervision to oversee the daily maintenance and operation tasks at the park district or region level with a high degree of independence and technical expertise in specialized park skills. This will include resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, complex utility operations or maintenance programs, park rule enforcement, and/or visitor services.
In this role, you will coordinate activities across management unit boundaries and will mentor permanent and seasonal employees throughout the park region in specialized skills related to the maintenance and operations of agency programs and properties.
Minimum Qualifications:
(a) Five (5) years of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; resource interpretation; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR park maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping); AND/OR natural resource technician experience (e.g.: forestry, fish & wildlife).
OR
(b) A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field; AND Two (2) years of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; resource interpretation; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR park maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping); AND/OR natural resource technician experience (e.g.: forestry, fish & wildlife).
OR
(c) An Associate's degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field AND Three and a half (3.5) years of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; resource interpretation; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR park maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping); AND/OR natural resource technician experience (e.g.: forestry, fish & wildlife).
What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):
The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this Park Ranger Supervisor role at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application.
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:
LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Corbett--OPRD--Valleys-Region---Columbia-District---MU-The-Gorge---Rooster-Rock/Park-Ranger-Supervisor---West-Gorge_REQ-60277