Park Ranger 1
| Company | Oregon State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, OR, USA |
| Salary | $4023 – $5312 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 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).
- An Associate’s 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).
Responsibilities
- Assist in the protection, maintenance, operation, and repair of state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems.
- Perform a variety of park operational tasks, including janitorial work, landscape maintenance, facility upkeep, safety, and visitor services.
- Utilize skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, equipment repair, and landscape maintenance.
- Guide the work of volunteers, seasonal staff, and/or temporary state park employees on task-specific assignments.
- Contribute to a team environment and provide excellent customer service while gaining hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
- Experience working independently in remote isolated locations.
- Skill in providing factual information based on observation, knowledge and understanding.
- Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
- Skill in performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks.
- Experience registering guests and processing payments in an overnight campground.
- Experience enforcing park rules and generating compliance.