What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary - Park Ranger Assistant (Milo McIver/Tryon Creek) position at Parks and Recreation Department?
Initial Posting Date:
03/19/2025
Application Deadline:
05/11/2025
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
$3,429 - $4,023
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Temporary - Park Ranger Assistant (Milo McIver/Tryon Creek)
Job Description:
Milo McIver State Park
Near Portland, Oregon, United States
Situated along the scenic Clackamas River, Milo McIver State Park is only 45 minutes from Portland. This beautiful park provides a variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. You can spend a day or a week exploring the river, forest and fields.
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Near Portland, Oregon, United States
Here you can explore 658 acres of second-growth forests, walk along the meandering Tryon Creek, and connect with the flora and fauna that call this special place home. Located about 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Tryon Creek is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area.
**This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple TEMPORARY vacancies. Temporary positions typically have smaller candidate pools and are a great opportunity to gain valuable skills for future employment and experience serving the public with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. This announcement may be closed at any time once filled. For best consideration, apply today! **
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 Temporary, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you will perform, assist, and conduct various tasks to safeguard, maintain, operate, and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems. This will involve applying skills in building trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance, along with specialized expertise in areas like resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, and park rule enforcement. These efforts will support the maintenance and operations of OPRD programs and properties within the Milo McIver Management Unit.
These Temporary positions are expected to work from June through September.
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Housing is not available at either location.
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.
Learning opportunities that will help grow a 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:
- Skill in interpersonal communication, providing excellent customer service to a diverse visitor base, and promoting a culturally competent work environment.
- Experienced in providing customers with information about facility rules, ensuring compliance, and identifying safety hazards or maintenance needs.
- Experienced in the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment for landscape, building, and facility maintenance, as well as performing custodial duties like cleaning public restroom facilities.
- Skill in using computerized registration equipment and programs.
- Ability to learn new skills to support maintenance and repair projects and collaborate with team members to ensure tasks and projects are successfully completed.
- Skill in maintaining composure and efficiency when priorities suddenly change or when unexpected situations occur.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
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.
Additional Information:
- This position is TEMPORARY and 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: Sam Gibson:Sam.Gibson@oprd.oregon.gov.
- For questions on application process, email:OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov.
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