Lead Park Ranger: Protect, Engage & Maintain Parks

State of Oregon; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Competitive benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Permanent, full-time Park Ranger 2 to independently plan and carry out complex volunteer services, park maintenance, operation of facilities and resources within the Silver Falls Management Unit. The role includes supervising staff and volunteers and overseeing conservation tasks to protect natural and cultural resources.

Applicants should have the required experience or degrees in park and recreation administration, natural resources, or

Qualifications

• Four 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 2.5 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 A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies AND 1 year 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

• Plan and carry out complex volunteer services programs, park maintenance, operation of facilities and resources.
• Protect, maintain, operate, repair and improve park lands and resources.
• Coordinate interpretation tasks and oversee staff and volunteers as assigned.

Skills

Visitor services

Maintenance experience

Interpretation programs

Education outreach

Team leadership

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

High school diploma; 4 years of visitor services or maintenance experience

Job description

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Permanent, full-time Park Ranger 2 to independently plan and carry out complex volunteer services, park maintenance, operation of facilities and resources within the Silver Falls Management Unit. The role includes supervising staff and volunteers and overseeing conservation tasks to protect natural and cultural resources.

Applicants should have the required experience or degrees in park and recreation administration, natural resources, or