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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailInitial Posting Date:
04/25/2025Application Deadline:
05/08/2025Agency:
Parks and Recreation DepartmentSalary Range:
$3429 $4023Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant (Luckiamute)Job Description:
Near Albany & Corvallis Oregon
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 Assistantyou will support State Park staff in protecting maintaining operating and repairing park lands including natural and cultural resources structures facilities equipment and systems. In this position youll typically focus on basic tasks within a specific area of park operationssuch as janitorial duties landscaping interpretive services or visitor support. Some roles may involve responsibilities across multiple areas. Additional duties could include entrylevel work in carpentry electrical plumbing painting or general maintenance. You may also be responsible for leading or assisting in the supervision of volunteers as well as seasonal or temporary park staff.
We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work April through September; however the duration may vary depending on the parks specific needs.
For a complete review of the position and responsibilities please click Here.
Housing is not available at this location.
Whats in it for you:
An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated skilled and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:
Work/life balance 11 paid holidays a year and acompetitive benefits package.
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of employment.
Desired Attributes:
Experience in using interpersonal skills and communicating well within a team.
Experience communicating facility or park rules to guests and ensuring their compliance through respectful and informative interactions.
Experience in the safe use of hand and motorized tools materials and equipment related to landscape building facility and utility system maintenance.
Experience in performing maintenance tasks related to plumbing electrical carpentry painting groundskeeping and general mechanical work.
Experience performing custodial duties including cleaning public restroom facilities.
Experience in using a computer for customer registration and use of reservation systems.
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.
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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: Scott Youngblood: or telephone.
For questions on application process email: .
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to diversity.
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