Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Carl G. Washburne

State of Oregon • Florence, AL

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About The Position

Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park Near Florence, Oregon This recruitment will be used to fill multiple seasonal positions and may close at any time once vacancies are filled. Apply early for best consideration. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s 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. As a Seasonal full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you will support year-round State Park staff in maintaining, operating, and repairing park lands, resources, structures, and equipment. Duties may include tasks like janitorial work, landscape maintenance, interpretation, and visitor services, with some positions requiring basic skills in building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and painting. You may also guide volunteers and seasonal employees on specific tasks. Limited seasonal housing may be available at this location. For a complete list of duties and working conditions for these positions, please click here.

Requirements

• 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);
• 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 driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled in using computerized registration equipment and programs, cash handling, making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports.
• Experience in asking questions to gather information and providing accurate details to the public based on rules and policies while ensuring compliance.
• Skilled in maintaining composure during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
• Skilled in developing and delivering basic resource interpretation presentations.
• Experience with the safe use of tools, material and motorized equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance.
• Experience assisting with the performance of basic plumbing, custodial, carpentry, painting, groundskeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining park lands
• Operating park lands
• Repairing park lands, resources, structures, and equipment
• Janitorial work
• Landscape maintenance
• Interpretation
• Visitor services
• Basic skills in building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and painting
• Guide volunteers and seasonal employees on specific tasks

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed