Park Manager 3 — Gorge Operations Leader

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Training and professional development

Job summary

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a permanent full-time Park Manager 3 for the Gorge region, based at Columbia River Gorge – Rooster Rock State Park near Portland. You will oversee park operations, long- and short-range planning, and supervise staff and volunteers across facilities, budgets, and visitor services.

The role requires strategic oversight of maintenance, revenue programs, stewardship of resources, and collaboration with associations and government partners.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible experience as a Park Manager or equivalent natural resource manager.
• Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• Or an associate degree with 4.5+ years of related Park Manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly plan and supervise maintenance, operation, interpretation, rehabilitation and construction for all park properties.
• Supervise revenue program implementation and operation.
• Support affirmative action and maintain a harassment-free workplace; investigate complaints.
• Conduct boundary inspections; monitor impacts to resources.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance and operations supplies.

Skills

Park operations management

Staff supervision

Budget oversight

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in Park & Recreation Administration

Natural Resource Management related degree

Environmental Studies related degree

Job description

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a permanent full-time Park Manager 3 for the Gorge region, based at Columbia River Gorge – Rooster Rock State Park near Portland. You will oversee park operations, long- and short-range planning, and supervise staff and volunteers across facilities, budgets, and visitor services.

The role requires strategic oversight of maintenance, revenue programs, stewardship of resources, and collaboration with associations and government partners.