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Seasonal Park Ranger 1 Interpretive (Harris Beach)

State Of Oregon


Job Location:

Brookings, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4124 - 5445
Posted: 28 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Initial Posting Date:

06/26/2026

Application Deadline:

07/07/2026

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$4124 - $5445

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Seasonal Park Ranger 1 - Interpretive (Harris Beach)

Job Description:

Near Brookings 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.

Are you passionate about interpretation and helping visitors connect with the natural cultural recreational and stewardship values of Oregon State Parks Do you have a strong desire to serve others through public contact campground operations and hands-on park work

Harris Beach State Park is seeking a Seasonal Park Ranger 1 Interpretive Ranger who enjoys working with people sharing meaningful park stories supporting campground operations and contributing to a safe welcoming and well-managed park environment.

Your New Role

This position is a great opportunity for someone who is service-minded dependable organized and excited to work in a busy coastal park setting. The successful candidate will assist with campground duties visitor contacts interpretive and educational opportunities safety and stewardship messaging basic maintenance support facility checks rule education and daily park operations.

If you enjoy serving visitors and coworkers communicating with the public working outdoors and using interpretation to help people better understand and care about the places they visit this may be a great opportunity to join the Harris Beach team.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for these positions 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:

  • Two (2) 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 or higher in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management Environmental Studies or a related field; AND Six (6) months 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 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:

  • Direct Campground Operations Experience
    Experience with campsite checks patrols visitor assistance check-in/out reservations fee compliance rule education host coordination and responding to camper needs.

  • Working Knowledge of Campground Systems and Visitor Flow
    Understands daily campground operations including arrivals/departures occupancy reservations site concerns visitor questions host coordination campground rules and timely communication.

  • Public Contact and Visitor Service Experience
    Experience assisting visitors or customers answering questions explaining procedures resolving routine concerns and maintaining professionalism in all interactions.

  • Interpretive or Public Education Experience
    Experience providing interpretive programs guided walks presentations stewardship messaging or visitor engagement related to natural cultural recreational or safety topics.

  • Operational Communication and Documentation
    Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors staff hosts or visitors; relay concerns; follow direction; and document issues to support smooth operations.

  • Organization Time Management and Reliability
    Ability to manage duties prioritize tasks stay organized meet expectations and adapt to changing campground or visitor service needs.

  • Basic Campground Maintenance and Park Operations Experience
    Experience supporting routine campground and park operations including site inspections restroom and facility checks litter and trash concerns signage issues minor repairs trail or access checks hazard identification light maintenance tasks opening and closing duties and communicating or reporting operational concerns as they arise.

  • Safety Awareness and Sound Judgment
    Ability to recognize safety concerns follow procedures communicate issues respond professionally and elevate situations appropriately.

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.

  • Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.

  • 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:

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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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