Park Ranger Assistant - Lowell, United States - State of Oregon

Description

Job Description:

Near Eugene

**This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies and will be open until filled. For best consideration apply soon.**

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 The Southern Willamette Management Unit team , as a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant and help support one of Oregon's greatest resources – State Parks

The Southern Willamette Management Unit consists of roughly 2,545 acres with properties along the Coast and Middle Fork Willamette River, Dexter Reservoir, Fall Creek Reservoir, and along the McKenzie River. Parks in the unit range from undeveloped natural areas to developed parks that include multiuse trails, disc golf course, year round marina, multiple boat ramps, swimming areas, day use and overnight areas, picnic shelters, and a wide variety of recreational activities. The management unit office is located in Lowell, Oregon 31 miles east of Eugene off Highway 58 or 20 miles east of Springfield on the Jasper-Lowell County Road.

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.

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

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 to what people say, providing a welcoming presence, and asking appropriate questions to obtain needed information and resolve costumer issues.
• Skill in maintaining composure during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
• Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
• Skill in assisting with the performance of basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds keeping tasks.
• Skill in practices relating to conservation, preservation and protection of significant natural or scenic resources.
• Skill in developing and delivering basic resource interpretation presentations.
• Skill in providing people with rule information and asking for compliance.

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 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