Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Clyde Holliday/Unity

Initial Posting Date: 03/21/2024 Application Deadline: / Agency: Parks and Recreation Department Salary Range: $3,006 - $3,776 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Clyde Holliday/Unity Job Description: Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site Unity Lake State Recreation Site Near John Day, Oregon Would you enjoy working on a team where you can use your excellent customer service skills and develop hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations? Do you have landscaping or custodial experience), and wonder what it would be like to have a State Park as your workspace? If this sounds like you, come join our team at Unity Lake State Recreation Site or Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site as a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant and help support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks! Unity Lake State Recreation Site is an oasis of green in Oregon's high desert that offers boating and angling.
The small campground is the perfect jumping-off point for visiting nearby historical sites and wilderness areas.
The day-use area has picnic tables on a large expanse of lawn with ample shade.
This area includes a boat ramp, boat trailer parking, restrooms and water.
Open year-round, it attracts anglers for ice fishing in the winter.
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site sits along the sparkling John Day River and serves as a base camp for exploring the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and the region's many historical sites.
The park features a year-round picnic area and a small seasonal campground with two tepees available for rent.
The park's tall, willowy cottonwood trees provide shade and serenity.
Surrounded on all sides by some of Oregon's most pristine wilderness areas, the park is home to a variety of wildlife, including the majestic Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer.
This position falls under the classification Park Ranger Assistant.
What is a Seasonal Park Ranger? We recruit for Seasonal Park Ranger positions each year.
These positions generally work during our busiest time of year, April through September, when visitors flock to enjoy our beautiful parks.
However, each park is unique and the duration of seasonal positions varies slightly from park to park.
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: In this position you will assist year-round State Park staff in the protection, maintenance, operation and repair of state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems.
Park Ranger Assistants typically perform basic tasks in a single area of park operations (e.
g.
: janitorial work, landscape maintenance, interpretation or visitor services), although some positions will require performing tasks in a variety of areas.
Some work may require the most elementary skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance.
In addition, specialized skills in basic park maintenance and operations may be required.
Park Ranger Assistants, on a task specific basis, may guide the work of individuals or teams composed of volunteers, seasonal, and/or temporary state park employees.
For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click here.
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, 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.
What we are looking for (Desired Attributes): The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this Park Ranger Assistant 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 listening and asking appropriate questions to obtain needed information.
Skill in providing factual information based on observation, knowledge and understanding.
Skill in common courtesy while communicating with others.
Skill in the use of a personal computer.
Skill in providing rule information and asking for compliance.
Skill in using computerized registration equipment and programs.
Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance.
Skill in assisting with the performance of basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, groundskeeping tasks.
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: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans for the employee and qualified family members; Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year 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 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.
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Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account.
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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: These positions are full-time, Seasonal, and located at Unity Lake State Recreation Site and Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site, near John Day, Oregon.
These positions are represented by SEIU.
If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Dennis Bradley: dennis.
bradley@oprd.
oregon.
gov or telephone 1 (541) 932-4453 xExt.
1 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.
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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.
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