- 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.);
- Six (6) months of college in any discipline (24 quarter hours/16 semester hours)
- 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
- Skill in listening to what people say and asking appropriate questions to obtain needed information.
- Skill in the use of a personal computer.
- Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance.
- Experience in assisting with the performance of grounds keeping tasks.
- Skill in assisting with work related to the conservation, preservation and rehabilitation of natural, archaeological, cultural or historic resources.
- Comprehensive 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
Park Ranger Assistant - Gold Hill, United States - State of Oregon
Description
Job Description:
Near Medford, Oregon
Note: This seasonal position is estimated to be approximately 30 days. You will have return rights however next season This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at a highly desirable State Park
Would you enjoy working on a team where you can develop hands-on experience in Landscape and Custodial Maintenance? Do you have facility or visitor service experience, and wonder what it would be like to have a State Park as your workspace?
A pleasant getaway awaits you in southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. Valley of the Rogue Park has both a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along three miles of shoreline on the Rogue River. An easy, self-guided interpretive walking trail provides a relaxing 1.25 mile stroll along the river's edge and it intersects with the Rogue River Greenway Trail which is 4 miles long throughout the park.
If this sounds like you, come join our team at near Medford, Oregon, as a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant and help support one of Oregon's greatest resources – State Parks
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:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Special Requirements:
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.
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: