Park Ranger - Blue Lake Regional Park, OR

Position Summary · Hello, we're Metro Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. · The Parks and Nature department is looking for a P ...

Job description

Position Summary

Hello, we're Metro Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

The Parks and Nature department is looking for a Park Ranger to enhance public recreation, safety, and experiences.

Work Area, Work Week, and Shift:

Blue Lake Regional Park, Wednesday – Saturday,7:00am – 5:30pm

May 1 - September 14

6:30 am - 8:00 pm

September 15 - October 31

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

November 1 - March 14

6:30am - 5:00 pm

March 15 – April 30

6:30am – 7:00pm

• Shifts include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Note: The work schedule for this position is subject to change, in accordance with Article 10 of the LUINA Local 483 and Metro collective bargaining agreement

Note: Oxbow Regional Park, Blue Lake Regional Park and the Borland Office are not on bus routes and public transportation in the area is limited.

As the Park Ranger, you will:

• Assist and participate in, with management, supervisory and other personnel, park planning, recreation, sustainability, evaluation, and specialty area functions.
• Oversee and perform a wide variety of multi-skilled tasks in the layout and construction, maintenance, and repair of developed park areas, gates and facilities, which depending on assigned parks, may include boat ramps, cemeteries, trails, forests, wilderness areas, picnic areas, playgrounds, amphitheaters and other areas.
• Oversee, use, and perform maintenance and upkeep on a variety of hand and power tools and equipment such as dump trucks, pickup trucks, power mowers, chain saws, cement mixers, air compressors, backhoes, brush and stump chippers, or trimmers.
• Enforce rules and regulations and issues citations, if necessary.
• Coordinate and perform projects, communication and visitor enhancements and public area access maintenance.
• Lead, instruct and perform park maintenance and repair task such as chemical spraying and organic control tasks, clearing roads and trails, cleaning, and stocking restrooms, and removing garbage and litter.
• Lead, instruct and repair and build park facilities such as water systems, restrooms and other structures; picnic tables, barbecues, fences, signs, walks and trails; may involve tasks such as building forms and pouring concrete, painting, carpentry, grading and road repair.
• Open and/or close parks and may be placed in charge of parks during the absence of management or supervisory personnel; give information and directions to the public; collect fees; enforce rules and regulations and issue citations, if necessary.
• Operate a computer and prepare and revise reports, documents, and spreadsheets.
  
  Orient, train and lead a crew of temporary or variable hour park workers, give work assignments and assure safe and proper completion of work.
• Keep records of work progress, equipment repair and maintenance, and supplies; perform related administrative work.
• Direct and respond to a variety of emergency, wildlife or natural resource issues or complaints. Implement emergency closure of parks and or facilities due to public health, fire, storm, safety, and other issues. Also provide first responders and first aid services. Performs assigned duties during an emergency situation.
• Oversee and collect fees generated by park use and attendance, perform cashier tasks, count, prepare and secure deposits, prepare reconciliations.
• Purchase and maintain stocks of park, campground, natural resource, and office supplies. Also coordinate with management to hire contractors for services such as electrical repair, paving, road maintenance or campground repair.
• Work with managers, supervisors, planners, Park Rangers Leads, Naturalist and other persons on day-to-day project planning and assessing site specific needs, research information and prepare cost estimates for service contracts or capital improvement projects.
• Participate in regular and special operations, sustainability and evaluation meetings with management and staff.
• Develop safe work habits and contribute to the safety of self and co-workers.
• Contribute to, and foster, a positive team atmosphere.
• Has regular and punctual attendance.

Attributes for success

• Ability to foster a workplace that supports equity and respect for all.
• Commitment to advancing racial equity and use a racial equity lens to assist in identifying and removing barriers for historically marginalized groups and creating welcoming visitor experiences.
• Ability and willingness to enforce park rules to maintain public safety and crowd control.
• Knowledge of the use of environmental land and facilities involving use by the public in a variety of ways.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a computer and relevant software.
• Skilled in the safe and effective operation of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Skilled in communicating and working effectively with other employees and the public.
• Ability to perform manual work indoors and outdoors under severe climate conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use initiatives and work independently.
• Ability to coordinate projects and work tasks; train and lead the work of other employees, volunteers and
  
  contractors.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.

Learn more about Metro's Diversity Action Plan

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college with major course work in parks, natural resources, education, horticulture, or forestry, AND
• Three years park ranger related public recreation, maintenance, construction, operations, sustainability and evaluations responsibilities, OR
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

Special requirements

• Ability to successfully pass a Metro criminal history background check.
• Ability to successfully pass the Multnomah County Sheriff background check to obtain a Multnomah County Limited Commissioned Officer status.
• Current valid driver's license.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain upon hire, and maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six months and maintain a:
• Commercial Driver's License (Class A) and
• Such other certifications and licenses as may be required.

Background check

• The candidate selected for the position must pass the Metro criminal history background check prior to being hired.
• Upon completion of the probation period must pass the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office criminal history background check that includes, but not limited to, the review of applicant's criminal, civil, driving and military to obtain Limited Commissioned Officer status.
• Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Driving record check

• The candidate selected for the position will need to pass a Driving Record check prior to being hired.
• Speeding tickets do not necessarily preclude employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Working conditions: Duties may require prolonged strenuous efforts in hazardous locations in enclosed spaces and at heights and under inclement weather and other adverse conditions.

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Like to have qualifications

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.

• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver License.
• Current training or certification in first aid and emergency response.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Experience enforcing rules, policies, or regulations.
• Experience performing utility work.
• Experience performing park maintenance work.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A completed online application
• Responses to supplemental questions

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Testing/assessments (if applicable)
• Reference check
• Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON

The hourly range for this position is step 1: $30.81 to step 5: $39.30.However, unless a candidate's qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro's internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1: $30.81 to the equity range step 3:

$34.80.

This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by LIUNA 483. It is classified as a Park Ranger. (Download PDF reader)

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions?

Recruiter: Christina Rentas

Email:

Additional Information

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodation

Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

Veterans' preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Hybrid Telework

Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Pay equity at Metro

No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do.Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Online applications

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Metro

Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area's garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home.

As part of the Metro family, Parks and Nature helps make greater Portland a great place to call home. Metro brings people together to shape the future of our area and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale.

As part of the Metro family, you play a vital role in serving the people of the greater Portland region.

Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners, and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time, part-time, and variable hour status.

This is a budgeted, regular status position with a full-time schedule. The position is eligible for these benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision health insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation, holiday, and other leave
• Paid parental leave
• Full contribution to Oregon PERS retirement
• No-cost TriMet Hop Pass
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training opportunities
• Flexible schedules depending on position and department
• Hybrid/Telework living in Oregon /Washington depending on position and department

Metro also offers a variety of perks for all employees, including free admission to the Oregon Zoo (including ZooLights), Oxbow and Blue Lake Regional Parks, membership discount at Lloyd Athletic Club, credit union eligibility and more. Employees also receive access to financial wellness and legal consultation services, as well as first-time home buying and ownership counseling.

Learn more about employee benefits.

Some positions are represented by a union and have additional benefits.

View union contracts here.