Park Ranger 3 (Collier)

 

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Initial Posting Date:

07/19/2023

Application Deadline:

08/07/2023

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$3,707 - $5,657

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Park Ranger 3 (Collier)

Job Description:

Do you have experience working in a complex park, facility, and maintenance operation? Do you enjoy mentoring, coaching, and training others?

If this sounds like you, come join our team at

Collier Memorial State Park

as a Park Ranger and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 3.

Our Mission

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (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

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 Ranger for

Collier Memorial State Park

, you will have the opportunity to independently coordinate park projects, activities, and programs, using your technical expertise and specialized park skills (e.g.: resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, complex utility operations or maintenance programs, park rule enforcement, visitor services, etc.) across management unit boundaries. You will also mentor permanent and seasonal employees throughout the park region in specialized skills such as the maintenance and operations of OPRD programs and properties.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click

here.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five 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 a Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field and 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 in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies and 3.5 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).

Special Requirements:

• To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
• You must have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• Must wear OPRD supplied uniform and comply with appearance code while on duty.
• Must comply with and adhere to applicable federal, state, local, and agency rules, laws, standards, procedures, and policies.
• Obtain and maintain one or more of the following after appointment:
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Enforcement Officer Status
  • Pesticide applicator license

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this Park Ranger role at OPRD. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application.

• Skill and knowledge of complex park resources and facility operations, maintenance, construction, plumbing, and resource interpretation while working for a State, Federal, County or City Park System in an overnight camping facility.
• Skill in planning and organizing special events, equipment, materials, and staff to accomplish work, evaluating the effectiveness of plans and activities, and recommending changes for improvement.
• Skill in teaching employees how to diagnose maintenance and operation problems, breakdowns and disruptions, and how to initiate and carry out solutions to include carpentry, masonry, plumbing and facility maintenance, along with campground registration and cash handling procedures.
• Skill in practices relating to conservation, preservation and restoration, rehabilitation of archaeological, cultural or historic sites or structures.
• Skill in evaluating situations, inspecting safety hazards, explaining and applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
• Skill in park rule enforcement to include resolving customer complaints related to overnight camping, park rule interpretation and issuing written warnings or citations while maintaining composure during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
• Skill in administering contractual agreements to ensure that products and services are delivered as specified.
• Skill in leading, coaching, mentoring, assigning work, and monitoring permanent, seasonal and volunteer employees.
• Skill in working with Friends Groups.
• Skill working with and applying pesticides and herbicides.

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 generous benefits package including:

• Excellent

  medical, vision, and dental

  benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost;
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;
• 11 paid holidays per year;
• 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year that you may use at any time;
• 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month;
• Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month;
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP);
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

How to Apply:

Your candidate profile, including work experience is the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

• 
  External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this

  video

  for help.
• 
  Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this

  knowledge article

  for help.

After You Apply:

• Log in to your Workday account (application site) before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. Make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes.
• Be sure to check both your email, including junk folder, and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• Eligible veterans will be given veterans' preference. If claiming veterans’ preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section – this is where you will be asked to upload your qualifying preference documentation after you apply.

Additional Information:

• This position is full-time, Permanent, and is located at

  Collier Memorial State Park

  , near Klamath Falls.
• If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Karen Crawford,

  Karen.Crawford@oprd.oregon.gov,

  541-296-4626.
• This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Please review the

  Classification and Compensation

  page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following

  pay equity

  .
• Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US 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.

Questions/Need Help?
Email:

OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov

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