What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Park Ranger 1 - Tumalo State Park position at Parks and Recreation Department?
Initial Posting Date:
04/07/2025
Application Deadline:
04/29/2025
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
$4,023 - $5,312
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Seasonal Park Ranger 1 - Tumalo State Park
Job Description:
Tumalo State Park
Near Bend, Oregon
Welcome Statement
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.
Your New Role
As a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger 1, 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. You will do this 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 and properties within the Tumalo Management Unit.
Season generally runs from March through November; however, the duration may vary depending on the park's specific needs.
Housing is not available at this location.
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What's in it for you:
An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and acompetitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
- An Associate's degree or higher in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field; 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).
Special Requirements:
- To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.
- Must wear OPRD supplied uniform and comply with appearance code while on duty.
- Ability to obtain one or more of the following within 90 days of hire:
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Enforcement Officer Status
Desired Attributes:
- Experience developing and delivering presentations and products within established resource interpretation programs.
- Experience leading and communicating work procedures and goals to employees, hosts, volunteers from the public and youth groups to accomplish varied tasks and achieve the goals.
- Experience delivering customer service to the public and resolving customer complaints related to day use, overnight camping and park rule interpretation.
- Experience using tools and motorized equipment to perform basic facilities maintenance, including janitorial, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and grounds-keeping tasks.
- Experience using computer to enter data, registration of customers, fee collection, reconciling fees, completing deposits, emailing, creating letters/memos, generation of spreadsheets, and similar.
- Experience listening to what people say and asking appropriate questions to obtain needed information or resolve visitor complaints and conflicts.
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above, consistency of information, and professional communication.
- Use the "My Experience" section in your Workday candidate profile to provide a detailed overview of your work history, experience, and skills, demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications and any of the desired attributes listed above.What You Need to Know to Get the Job
- The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to ourPay Equity Project.
- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View thisvideoor thisknowledge articlefor assistance.
- Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View thisknowledge articlefor help.
- Veterans: We value the dedication of Veterans! Take advantage of Veterans’ Preference by submitting the required documentation at time of application. The requirements can be found on theVeterans' Resourcespage under “Qualifying for Veterans’ Preference”.
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Additional Information:
- This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete theUS 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.
Contact Information:
- For questions about this position, contact hiring supervisor: Brian VaughanBrian.VAUGHAN@oprd.oregon.govor by phone: 541-388-6332.
- For questions on application process, email:OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov.
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