Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 11/27/2023

Application Deadline: 12/17/2023

Agency: Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range: $3,398 - $5,148

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Park Ranger 2

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Beverly Beach State Park
Near Newport, Oregon, United States

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?

If this sounds like you, come join our team as a Park Ranger 2 and support one of Oregon\xe2\x80\x99s greatest resources \xe2\x80\x93 State Parks!

Hidden in a forest between Cape Foulweather and Yaquina Head, Beverly Beach State Park\xe2\x80\x99s creekside campground is one of the state\xe2\x80\x99s largest. The park is central to excellent whale watching viewpoints, tidepools teeming with sea life, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and shops and restaurants in Newport.

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 2.

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:
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, properties within the Beverly Beach Management Unit.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click
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Minimum Qualifications:
Park Ranger 2: Four 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

A Bachelor\'s degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies 1 year 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 2.5 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).

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 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.

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  Skill in evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
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  Knowledge in diagnosing maintenance and operation problems, breakdowns and disruptions and in initiating and carrying out solutions.
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  Skill in park rule enforcement.
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  Skill in recruiting, training, and conducting volunteers and Park Hosts
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  Skill in Campground operations including but not limited to camper registration, campsite closures, garbage and recycling programs, firewood program.
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  Demonstrated interpersonal skills with diverse staff and user groups

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\xe2\x80\x99ll receive a generous benefits package including:

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  Excellent
  medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost;
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  Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;
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  11 paid holidays per year;
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  3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year that you may use at any time;
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  8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month;
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  Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month;
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  Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP);
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  Opportunities for career growth and development.

How to Apply:
Your candidate profile, including work experience is the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

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  External Applicants: Click on the \xe2\x80\x9cApply\xe2\x80\x9d link and submit your application. View this
  video for help.
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  Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this
  knowledge article for help.

After You Apply:

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  Log in to your Workday account (application site) before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions. These can be found under the \xe2\x80\x9cMy Applications\xe2\x80\x9d section. Make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes.
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  Be sure to check both your email, including junk folder, and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
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  Eligible veterans will be given veterans\' preference. If claiming veterans\xe2\x80\x99 preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your \xe2\x80\x9cMy Applications\xe2\x80\x9d section \xe2\x80\x93 this is where you will be asked to upload your qualifying preference documentation after you apply.

Additional Information:

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  This position is full-time, permanent, and is located at Beverly Beach State Park.
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  If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Scott Duncan, scott.duncan@oprd.oregon.gov
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  This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
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  This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
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  The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.
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  Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
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  Please review the
  Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following
  pay equity
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  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.

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