Park Ops & Programs Specialist – Beverly Beach

State of Oregon; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Oregon’s Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a permanent, full-time Park Specialist at Beverly Beach near Newport. You will support the park manager, help run program operations, and assist with payroll data entry and visitor services systems, ensuring accurate records and confidential documentation.

Ideal candidates bring strong written and verbal communication, research and analysis skills, and the ability to explain policies to the public while coordinating with diverse teams

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative or program support experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year of post-secondary education may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Criminal and driving record checks required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, and explain policies to the public.
• Experience with payroll processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Park Manager and park operations.
• Assist with administrative and program operations.
• Support payroll processes and data entry.
• Maintain visitor services systems and confidential documentation.
• Communicate with diverse individuals.

Skills

Administrative support

Written & oral communication

Research & analysis

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Two years experience or equivalent

Post-secondary education substitution allowed

Tools

Payroll systems

Computer systems

Visitor services systems

Job description

State of Oregon’s Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a permanent, full-time Park Specialist at Beverly Beach near Newport. You will support the park manager, help run program operations, and assist with payroll data entry and visitor services systems, ensuring accurate records and confidential documentation.

Ideal candidates bring strong written and verbal communication, research and analysis skills, and the ability to explain policies to the public while coordinating with diverse teams