Park Ranger Assistant Southern Willamette Management Unit SEASONAL
Park Ranger Assistant Southern Willamette Management Unit SEASONAL
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
03/20/2025Application Deadline:
04/13/2025Agency:
Parks and Recreation DepartmentSalary Range:
3429.00 4023.00Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Park Ranger Assistant (Southern Willamette Management Unit) SEASONALJob Description:
Lowell State Recreation Site
Near Eugene
**This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies. Application review will begin April 7th 2025. This announcement may close early upon successfully filling all of our positions at this location. For best consideration apply soon.**
Welcome Statement
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregons extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs and recognizes that the states resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism harassment discrimination or intimidation in any form.
Your New Role
As a seasonal fulltime Park Ranger Assistant you will assist yearround 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.
We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work June through September; however the duration may vary depending on the parks specific needs.
For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position please click here.
Seasonal housing is not available.
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 a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid drivers license.
Desired Attributes:
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 working within an overnight camping facilities under State Federal City or County jurisdictions ensuring smooth operations and high standards of public service.
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 groundskeeping tasks.
Skill in developing and delivering basic resource interpretation presentations.
Skill in providing people with rule information and asking for compliance.
Skill in making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports.
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above consistency of information and professional communication.
Use the My Experience section in your Workday candidate profile to provide a detailed overview of your work history experience and skills demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications and any of the desired attributes listed above. What You Need to Know to Get the Job.
The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to ourPay Equity Project.
External Applicants: Click on the Apply link and submit your application. View this video or this knowledge article for assistance.
Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.
Veterans: We value the dedication of Veterans! Take advantage of Veterans Preference by submitting the required documentation at time of application. The requirements can be found on the Veterans Resources page under Qualifying for Veterans Preference.
After applying log in to your Workday account (application site) to see if you have any pending tasks or actions that need to be completed before the announcement closes. Save a copy of this job announcement for your reference.
Additional Information:
This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
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 I9 confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and RecreationDepartmentuses EVerify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
Contact Information:
For questions about this position contact hiring supervisor: John Mullen by email at .
For questions on application process email: .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
