Park Specialist – Honeyman and Washburne

Title: Park Specialist – Honeyman and Washburne

Job Number: REQ-81173

Salary: $2,837 – $4,225 per month

Deadline: 12/05/2021 at 11:59pm

Oregon State Parks are special places, and they need special people to keep them operating at their best. As a Park Specialist, you'll be playing a key role assisting park management and staff with office coordination and confidential administrative tasks that support the operation of Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park and Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park. And the best part: you'll work with a team of rangers that are as committed to the outdoors as you are.

If this sounds like you, come join our leadership team and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Park Specialist.

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 Specialist at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park and Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park, you will have the opportunity to apply your administrative and organizational skills to a variety of tasks. Your duties would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Administrative and Accounting Support

• Review invoices and monthly statements for accuracy
• Determine appropriate vendors when making office purchases
• Maintain logs of purchases, research and reconcile discrepancies, prepare revenue reports
• Provide detailed information to management in preparation of the biennial budget

Office Coordination

• Serve as liaison between park/district managers and OPRD, other state agencies, federal government personnel, and the public
• Arrange meetings and special conferences; record and transcribe proceedings
• Maintain filing system in compliance with retention schedules
• Make travel accommodations and prepare travel and expense claims
• Provide park information to the public in person, on the phone, and email
• Maintain office inventory by ordering supplies and brochures

Human Resources Functions

• Schedule interviews, notify candidates, and provide instructional material
• Assist park manager with new employee orientations, respond to employee questions, and refer staff to appropriate resources
• Handle and maintain confidential employee files and records

Payroll Functions

• Assist and train employees on payroll procedures and filling out timesheets
• Review employee timesheets for accuracy and enter data to generate monthly check

Other Duties and Assignments

• Serve on OPRD committees as requested
• Support Host Coordinator in volunteer administration

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Two (2) years of experience as an administrative or program support specialist. Administrative support entails those duties beyond clerical or secretarial such as: interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations; administrative data collection and analysis; evaluation and explanation of administrative processes, operations, or projects;
OR
(b) An equivalent combination of training and experience.

NOTE:

One year of post-secondary education may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

• Experience performing technical or administrative program support functions requiring independent judgment and decisions.
• Experience researching a variety of sources and analyzing information in order to clarify issues and resolve problems for the public.
• Ability to explain laws, rules or policies relating to a particular program, operation, or service to the public in person, on the phone, or in writing.
• Experience using policy and procedure manuals, handbooks, or specialized reference materials to research information.
• Experience composing written communications such as responses to inquiries, narrative reports, instruction or training materials.
• Experience gathering and organizing data and preparing reports.
• Ability to operate a computer terminal or microcomputer to enter, update, correct and retrieve information.
• Willingness to update computer skills and knowledge on an on-going basis to adapt to changes in technology.
• 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).

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Florence--OPRD--Coast-Region---Central-Coast-District---MU-Jessie-M-Honeyman/Park-Specialist---Honeyman_REQ-81173

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Florence--OPRD--Coast-Region---Central-Coast-District---MU-Jessie-M-Honeyman/Park-Specialist---Honeyman_REQ-81173