Park Ranger 1 (Emigrant Springs)
What you will do:
As a Park Ranger for Emigrant Springs State Park near Meacham, Oregon, you will be on the front lines of general park operations, maintenance and construction tasks, park safety, and visitor services. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintain and repair building fixtures including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
Perform utility and facility maintenance and construction.
Maintain water distribution and treatment, including wastewater.
Construct and maintain trails, footbridges, pathways, signs, and other fixtures.
Clean restrooms, showers, buildings, and maintenance shops.
As assigned, give direction to volunteers and individuals or teams concerning work procedures and quality standards.
Process online campsite reservations, payments, deposits and register overnight campers.
Train and oversee the work of seasonal employees, hosts and volunteers ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to campground operation and cash handling.
Seek voluntary compliance with park rules and regulations.
Render emergency aid and assistance to park visitors.
Provide resource interpretation and conservation assistance.
Operate equipment including skid steers, snowplows, snowblowers, tractors and mowers.
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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 or Environmental Studies; 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, 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.
Obtain and maintain one or more of the following after appointment, as applicable or required to perform duties of the position:
First Aid/CPR Certification
Enforcement Officer Status
Pesticide Applicators License
Chainsaw Operator’s certification Faller level
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 in performing plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and grounds keeping tasks including the safe and productive use of related tools, materials and equipment.
Ability to work independently while educating the public about, and requesting compliance with, park rules and policies.
Skill and experience using computerized reservation systems to register guests in a campground setting
Skill in reconciling fees in a campground setting
Leadership experience and skills working with diverse work teams including seasonal staff, other permanent staff, volunteers, youth crews, or the general public.
Experience leading campground interpretive programs and events
Experience performing repairs and testing on potable water systems