Park Specialist – Silver Falls

  • Oregon Parks and Recreation
  • Sublimity, OR
  • Dec 06, 2021
Full time Administrative Administrative Assistant Customer Service Other

Job Description

Title: Park Specialist – Silver Falls

Job Number: REQ-82330

Salary: $2,922 – $4,331 per month

Deadline: 01/04/2022 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

 

 

Do you have strong Administrative Support Skills? Do you have computer skills and a desire to work with and please customers?

 

If this sounds like you, come join our team as Park Specialist for Silver Falls State Park and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

 

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, you will coordinate the completion of administrative tasks in the park office and provide accounting, payroll and administrative/clerical support for the Park Manager and staff.  

 

 

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 (1) 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 under general guidance concerning a course of action to be taken.
  • Ability to explain laws, rules or policies relating to a particular program, operation, or service to the public (in person, on the telephone, or in writing).
  • Experience using policy and procedure manuals, handbooks, or specialized reference materials to research information.
  • Ability to communicate with people of diverse points of view to resolve problems.
  • General
  • Experience gathering and organizing data and preparing reports.
  • 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/Sublimity--OPRD--Valleys-Region---Willamette-District---MU-Silver-Falls/Park-Specialist---Silver-Falls_REQ-82330

Occupations

Other, Administrative Support, General-Other: Administrative-Clerical

URL

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Sublimity--OPRD--Valleys-Region---Willamette-District---MU-Silver-Falls/Park-Specialist---Silver-Falls_REQ-82330

Salary

$2,922 – $4,331 per month

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