Capitol Park Ranger II: Lead Operations & Conservation

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Competitive benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a permanent, full-time Park Ranger 2 for the State Capitol Management Unit near Salem. You will independently plan and carry out complex park operations, maintenance, facility management, resource conservation, and interpretive tasks to protect and enhance state park lands and resources.

Requirements include several levels of education and experience in visitor services or maintenance, with a driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Four years of visitor services experience and/or maintenance experience.
• An Associate's degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies AND 2.5 years of visitor services experience AND/OR maintenance experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies AND 1 year of visitor services experience AND/OR maintenance experience.
• Special Requirements: criminal record and driving record check; night, weekend and holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out complex park operations, maintenance, facility management, resource conservation, and interpretive tasks.
• Protect, maintain, operate, repair, and enhance state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems within the State Capitol Management Unit.

Skills

Visitor services

Maintenance experience

Interpretation and environmental ed.

Education

Associate's degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies

Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies

Job description

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a permanent, full-time Park Ranger 2 for the State Capitol Management Unit near Salem. You will independently plan and carry out complex park operations, maintenance, facility management, resource conservation, and interpretive tasks to protect and enhance state park lands and resources.

Requirements include several levels of education and experience in visitor services or maintenance, with a driver’s license required.