Park Ranger 1 - Permanent Nehalem Bay

Job Description:

Oregon State Parks are special places, and they need special people to keep them operating at their best. As a Park Ranger 1, you'll be on the front lines of visitor services, park operations, and maintenance.

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger 1.

Park Overview:
You will work at Nehalem Bay State Park near Manzanita, Oregon. Set between the ocean and the bay, Nehalem Bay State Park is situated on a 4-mile sand spit. The campground sits among shore pines, just a sand dune away from the beach.  

A forested 1.8-mile-long bike path provides a breathtaking view of the bay. You may see deer and elk grazing and a variety of birds. Kayaking, crabbing, fishing and clamming are popular activities. Two day-use areas offer access to bay or ocean with restrooms and picnic areas with fire rings.  Bayside day-use includes a boat ramp.

Note: Housing is not available at this location.

What you will do:

Visitor Services & Park Safety and Rule Enforcement

Use online reservation system to register and process campsite reservations

Accept and process payments for park services

Provide information about local attractions and Oregon Parks, park rules and regulations to visitors

Patrol park areas and facilities, checking for misuse, undesirable activities and hazardous situations, and take appropriate action

Inspect park grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment for safety hazards and possible violations, and take appropriate action

Maintain vehicles, work sites, buildings, maintenance shops, yards and storage areas in clean, safe condition

Explain park rules and regulations to park visitors and seek voluntary visitor compliance with park area rules and regulations; issue verbal and written warnings as necessary

Landscape and Custodial Maintenance

Plant vegetation; mowing lawns and irrigating plants and lawns

Prune trees and shrubs using manual and power tools, as well as apply fertilizers and pesticides

Clean park facilities including restrooms, showers, maintenance shops, and interpretive centers etc.

Ensure supplies are stocked in restrooms, collect garbage and recycling, clean fireplaces etc.

Building & Facility Maintenance and Construction

Maintain and repair plumbing systems (unclogging toilets, repairing sinks, toilets, pipes etc.)

Maintain, repair and construct buildings or structures requiring basic carpentry skills, painting, and the use of hand and power tools

Maintain and repair electrical systems (replace fuses, reset circuit breakers etc.)

Construct, maintain and restore hiking trails, footbridges, footpaths, parking areas, using hand and power tools

Construct, maintain and repair park signs, water fountains, tables, fireplaces, wastewater disposals, etc.

Additional Duties Include

Utility System Maintenance and Construction

Resource conservation and interpretation

For a complete list of position duties click here.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in this Park Ranger 1 role at OPRD. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. We will be reviewing applications further to screen for the following attributes, If you have these skills, you must list them in your application materials for them to be considered.

Knowledge of basic park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.

Ability to maintain composure and taking appropriate action during emergency or emotionally charged situations.

Experience evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.

Experience resolving customer complaints related to overnight camping and park rule interpretation.

Experience safely using tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.

Experience in basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks.

Experience performing campground operations including collecting user fees, completing deposits and using a computer to register guests and/or make reservations.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a generous benefits package including:

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost;

Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses;

11 paid holidays per year;

3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year that you may use at any time;

8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month;

Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month;

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP);

Opportunities for career growth and development.

​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 Associate's degree or higher 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).

Special Requirements: 

To be hired, you must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

You must have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Must wear OPRD supplied uniform and comply with appearance code while on duty.

How to Apply:

Your candidate profile, including work experience is the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video for help.

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

After You Apply:

Log in to your Workday account (application site) before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. Make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes.

Be sure to check both your email, including junk folder, and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Eligible veterans will be given veterans' preference.

If claiming veterans’ preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section – this is where you will be asked to upload your qualifying preference documentation after you apply.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, permanent position that reports to Nehalem Bay State Park near Manzanita, Oregon.

If you have specific questions about this position, please feel free to contact the hiring supervisor, Ben Cox Ben.COX@oprd.oregon.gov 503-812-0650, ext. 23.

The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity 

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.

Questions/Need Help?

Email: OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov

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