What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Nehalem Bay State Park position at Parks and Recreation Department?
Initial Posting Date:
04/04/2025
Application Deadline:
05/31/2025
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
$3,429 - $4,023
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Nehalem Bay State Park
Job Description:
Nehalem Bay State Park
Near Tillamook, Oregon
**This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies and may close early upon successfully filling all of our positions at this location. For best consideration, apply soon.**
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 Assistant, you will assist year-round State Park staff with the protection, maintenance, and operation of park lands, resources, facilities, and equipment. In this position, you will typically handle basic tasks in one area, like janitorial work, landscaping, interpretation, or visitor services, though some positions may require tasks in multiple areas. Basic skills in building trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, may be needed. Specialized skills in park maintenance could also be required. You may also guide volunteers or other staff in completing specific tasks.
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We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work June through September; however, the duration may vary depending on the park's specific needs.
Limited housing is available at this location and is first come, first-served.
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:
- Six (6) months of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experience (construction trades, landscaping, custodial, etc.);
OR
- Six (6) months of college in any discipline (24 quarter hours/16 semester hours)
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.
Desired Attributes:
- Experience working as part of a team and using common courtesy while communicating with others, including during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
- Experience handling a variety of payment methods, making change for cash transactions and preparing simple revenue reconciliation reports.
- Experience performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and grounds-keeping tasks.
- Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools, and motorized equipment related to facilities maintenance.
- Experience providing people with rule information and asking for compliance both verbal and written.
- Experience in providing excellent customer service to a diverse visitor base and promoting a culturally competent work environment.
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”.
- After applying, log in to your Workday account (application site) to see if you have any pending tasks or actions that need to be completed before the announcement closes. Save a copy of this job announcement for your reference.
- Interviews tentatively planned for the end of April or early May.
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: Ben Cox at 503-812-0650 x23 or by email atben.cox@oprd.oregon.gov.
- For questions on application process, email:OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov.
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity.
