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Park Ranger 2 Lake Owyhee

State Of Oregon


Job Location:

Adrian, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: m 4312 - 5988
Posted: 7 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Initial Posting Date:

09/04/2026

Application Deadline:

09/16/2026

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$4312 - $5988

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Park Ranger 2 - Lake Owyhee

Job Description:

Near Adrian 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 permanent full-time Park Ranger 2 at Lake Owyhee State Park 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 agency programs and properties within the Farewell Bend Management Unit.

In this position youll be working in a remote oasis on the eastern edge of Oregon that boasts of deep canyon walls brimming with colorful volcanic rock formations.

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:

  • Park Operations & Rule Enforcement: Experience directing park operations including campground registration systems and enforcing park rules in a public setting.

  • Facilities & Systems Maintenance: Experience performing and overseeing facility and utility maintenance including plumbing carpentry painting groundskeeping and operation of surface water and sewer systems.

  • Tools Equipment & Watercraft Operation: Experience safely using maintenance tools materials heavy equipment and operating motorized watercraft such as jetboats and propboats.

  • Resource & Facility Management: Knowledge and experience in both park resource management and facility operations to support safe functional and sustainable park environments.

  • Leadership & Work Direction: Experience providing direction to teams volunteers and correctional work crews to accomplish varied tasks and meet operational goals.

  • Administrative & Computer Skills: Experience preparing written reports and summaries performing data entry and using computers for basic administrative tasks.

  • Workplace Culture & Inclusion: Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse workforce.

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.

  • 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.

  • If you are a current Malheur County resident you may receive 5% preference for this recruitment. Please indicate in your application questionnaire for this recruitment if you are requesting Malheur County residence preference in employment.

  • A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date.

  • Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination.

Additional Information:

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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to diversity.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.


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