Park Ranger 2 - Clyde Holiday
Park Ranger 2 - Clyde Holiday
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Initial Posting Date:
05/09/2025Application Deadline:
06/04/2025Agency:
Parks and Recreation DepartmentSalary Range:
$4207 $5842Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Park Ranger 2 Clyde HolidayJob Description:
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
Near John Day Oregon
**This announcement has been updated to reflect an open competitive recruitment and the application deadline has been extended through 6/4/25.**
Park Overview
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 permanent fulltime Park Ranger 2 you will independently plan and carry out personally or by conducting others complex park maintenance operation facility and resource conservation and/or interpretation tasks to protect maintain operate repair and improve state park lands natural and cultural resources structures facilities equipment and systems.
For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position please click here.
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:
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
An Associates 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).
OR
A Bachelors degree in Park and Recreation Administration Natural Resource Management Environmental Studies AND 1 year of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; interpretation such aseducation and environmental awareness programs; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR maintenance experience (e.g. construction trades landscaping).
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:
Experience leading complex park construction and park improvement projects.
Experience performing park maintenance tasks including: plumbing carpentry electrical painting and groundskeeping.
Ability to work independently while educating the public about and requesting compliance with park rules and policies.
Experience registering guests in a campground setting and reconciling cash and credit card payments using a computer utilizing specific overnight reservation software.
Professional experience working in heightened and stressful situations including rule enforcement emergencies and responding to weather related events.
Experience leading parks specific work teams including but not limited to: seasonal staff other permanent staff volunteers youth crews or adults in custody.
Experience mentoring coaching and training employees and volunteers in park maintenance and campground operations.
Experience developing and leading park related interpretive messages and related events.
If you have these skills you must let us know in your completed application materials.
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: Kirk Barham District Manager
For questions on application process email: .
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Employment Type
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