Park Ranger 1 – Prineville Reservoir
- Oregon Parks and Recreation
- Prineville Reservoir State Park in Prineville, Oregon
- Apr 20, 2021
Job Description
Title: Park Ranger 1 – Prineville Reservoir
Job Number: REQ-62873
Salary: $36,960 - $53,148 per year
Application Deadline: 05/06/2021 at 11:59 Pacific Time
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 as Park Ranger 1 at Prineville Reservoir State Park and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!
This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 1.
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, you will 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 Prineville Reservoir Management Unit.
Minimum Qualifications:
(a) Two (2) 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
(b) An Associate's degree or higher in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies; AND Six (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).
What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):
- Experience maintaining composure in taking appropriate action during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
- Working knowledge of basic park resource and facility operations and maintenance.
- Experience in park rule enforcement as demonstrated by successful completion of OPRD’s Professional Officers Safety Training.
- Experience in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
- Experience in campground operations including fee collection, reservation system operations, money handling and customer service related to these operations.
- Experience maintaining marine facilities including docks, boat ramps, buoys and power boat operation.
- 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, dental and vision 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).
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