Please see the following website for full job posting and application link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/2318764/park-ranger-1-silver-falls-state-park

Salary: $2,927.00 – $4,016.00 Monthly
Job Number: OPRD19-0006OC
Closing: 1/31/2019 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).

They say it rains in Oregon.  Here it POURS.  From TEN waterfalls.  Silver Falls is the largest state park in Oregon and one of the most popular.  After you stand BEHIND a 177-foot curtain of water, you will know why.  Miles of nationally recognized trails connect the falls.  A place this special needs special people to take care of it.  Do you have excellent service or maintenance skills?  If so, please consider joining our group of dedicated, fun-loving people who are passionate about serving our visitors, protecting special places and providing great experiences.

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 Silver Falls State Park near Sublimity, Oregon.  This recruitment is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

As a Park Ranger 1, you will perform, conduct and oversee a variety of tasks in order to protect, maintain, operate and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems by using skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance, as well as specialized program skills (e.g.: resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, park rule enforcement, etc.) related to the maintenance and operations of OPRD programs within the Silver Falls 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 visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; interpretation such as education and environmental awareness programs; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping).

OR

  • An Associate’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies and 6 months of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; interpretation such as education and environmental awareness programs; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping).

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

Desired Attributes:

  • Skill and knowledge of basic park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
  • 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 evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
  • Skill in giving direction concerning work procedures to individuals or teams composed of volunteers and correctional facility inmates in accomplishing different and varied tasks to achieve goals.
  • Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.

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
    • Pesticide Applicators License
    • Commercial Drivers License
    • Water Treatment and Distribution Certification
    • Wastewater Treatment and Collection Certification

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 Chris Gilliand, Park Ranger Supervisor, at chris.gilliand@oregon.gov or call 503-873-8681 extension 26.

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.