Please see the following website for full job posting and application link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/2312170/park-manager-1-tryon-creek-state-natural-area

Salary: $4,154.00 – $6,117.00 Monthly
Job Number: OPRD19-0003OC
Closing: 1/24/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Oregon state government is excited to announce its recruitment system transition from NEOGOV to Workday. This change will take place in February 2019. For more information on how the transition will affect you, please visit the Applicant FAQ (Download PDF reader).

Oregon State Parks are special places, and they need special people to keep them operating at their best. Park Managers lead their Ranger team to do their best work, whether that’s maintaining a popular trail, cleaning trash or ensuring a guest has a positive experience that will last them a lifetime. Park Managers execute their vision for the park and its precious natural resources.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’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.

What you will do!
You will work at Tryon Creek State Natural Area in Portland, Oregon.  This recruitment is for one, full-time, permanent position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.  This is a Management Service position that exercises supervisory authority over assigned staff.

The successful applicant will be required to live on site, in the Tryon Creek residence, as a condition of employment.

As a Park Manager 1, you will manage the maintenance and operations tasks, interpretation and recreation programs, resource protection work and administrative requirements through short range planning and by the direct supervision of paid permanent, seasonal and volunteer staff who carry out operational functions within the management unit.

For a complete list of duties, working conditions and responsibilities for this position, click here (Download PDF reader).

Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of lead work experience in park operations and maintenance.
– OR –
An Associate’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies and 6 months of lead work experience in park operations and maintenance.

NOTE: A higher level degree may substitute for the Associate’s degree. There is no substitute for the 6 months experience.

Desired Attributes:

  • Skill in determining the methods, means and personnel by which park operations are to be conducted.
  • Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a diverse group of people, including volunteers and a large number of partner organizations.
  • Skill in communicating effectively with the general public, media, agency and local government officials.
  • Skill in evaluating the quality and quantity of park maintenance and operations work performed by direct report personnel.
  • Skill in preparing and tracking budgets and operating within budgetary limits.
  • Skill in interpretation and environmental education.
  • Experience running a Nature Center.
  • Skill in ecological restoration.

Special Requirements:

  • Have a criminal history check and driving record check that meets OPRD criteria (Download PDF reader) at the time of hire and throughout employment.
  • Must wear OPRD supplied uniform and comply with appearance code while on duty.
  • Obtain and maintain one or more of the following after appointment:
    • First Aid/CPR Certification
    • OPRD Enforcement Officer Status
    • Oregon Commercial Driver’s License
    • Oregon Pesticide Applicators License
    • Oregon Water Treatment and Distribution Certificate
    • Oregon Wastewater Treatment & Collection Certificate

Application Instructions:
1. Click the “Apply” button above and complete the online application.
2. Answer all the supplemental questions.  The work experience section of your application must verify your responses to all the supplemental questions.  Be sure to answer all supplemental questions, “see resume” or “see application” will not substitute for a response.

Only candidates who submit a complete application package and whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements, needs and desired attributes of the position will be invited for an interview.

Work Authorization:
Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships.  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.

Veterans Preference:  
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference.  To receive preference you MUST attach appropriate documentation as outlined by the Department of Administrative Services at the following website:  Veterans Resources.  You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Questions/Need Help?
Do you have questions about the recruitment and selection process (e.g., supplemental questions, clarification of job announcement information, etc.)?  Contact Becki Luth, Human Resource Analyst, at becki.luth@oregon.gov or call 503-986-0651.  For questions about the specific position or location, contact Mark Stevenson, Park District Manager, at mark.stevenson@oregon.gov or call 503-969-8256.

If you have application login problems, get an error message during the application process, or are experiencing other technical (computer related) difficulties, please call the NEOGOV help line for assistance at 1-855-524-5627 or e-mail support@governmentjobs.com.