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Harris Beach State Park - Oregon State Parks

Near Brookings, Oregon

Welcome Statement

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.

Your New Role

As a Permanent, full-time, Park Ranger 1, you will be part of a team dedicated to protecting and enhancing Oregon’s natural and cultural treasures. In this role, you’ll maintain and operate state park lands within the Harris Beach Management Unit, ensuring they remain safe, beautiful, and accessible for all visitors. Your work will include repairing and caring for park structures, facilities, equipment, and systems using skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance. You’ll also apply specialized expertise in areas such as resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, and park rule enforcement. This is a hands-on position where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting impact on Oregon’s parks and the people who enjoy them.

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What's 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 a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two 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 Associate's degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies and 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).

NOTE: A higher level degree may substitute for the Associate's degree. There is no substitute for the 6 months experience.
 

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 driver’s license.

Desired Attributes:

• Exceptional Customer Service and Public Interaction: Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and managing public interactions in a fast-paced environment, including de-escalation and maintaining professionalism.

• Situational Judgment, Rule Application, and Prioritization: Skilled in evaluating conditions, applying rules and guidelines consistently, prioritizing work, and communicating plan changes to maintain safety and operational continuity.

• Team Collaboration and Workplace Professionalism: Works effectively as part of a team, maintains a positive and professional work environment, and addresses workplace conflict constructively through respectful communication.

• Campground Operations, Fee Collection, and Computer-Based Systems: Experience supporting campground or visitor services operations, including fee collection, cash handling controls, customer registration, and accurate data entry in computer-based systems.

• Park Resource and Facility Operations (Custodial and Grounds): Experience supporting custodial and grounds operations, including restroom servicing, site cleaning, basic grounds care, and maintaining facilities to a safe and welcoming standard.

• Hands-On Building Maintenance Skills (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical): Demonstrated hands-on experience in basic building maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical work, with sound judgment to escalate issues that exceed role scope.

• Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Troubleshooting and Upkeep): Experience operating, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and tools, including routine care, basic troubleshooting, and documentation or repair follow-through to keep equipment safe and service-ready.

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 an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Click here to learn more about Equal Pay Analysis. 

• 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 I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Contact Information:

• For questions about this position, contact hiring supervisor: Greg Ryder, Email: [email protected], Phone: 541-254-1127

• For questions on application process, email: [email protected].

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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.