Park Ranger II: Hands-On Stewardship & Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Benefits package

Career growth

Job summary

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) seeks a permanent, full-time Park Ranger 2 at Harris Beach State Park near Brookings, Oregon. The role involves protecting, maintaining, operating, and repairing park lands, resources, structures and systems, with duties spanning carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape work, plus interpretation and rule enforcement.

The team supports multiple sites, values hands-on work, and emphasizes responsibility, teamwork, and service to

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.

Responsibilities

• Protect, maintain, operate, and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment, and systems.
• Apply skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance.
• Provide resource interpretation and enforce park rules to support operations across the Harris Beach Management Unit.

Job description

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) seeks a permanent, full-time Park Ranger 2 at Harris Beach State Park near Brookings, Oregon. The role involves protecting, maintaining, operating, and repairing park lands, resources, structures and systems, with duties spanning carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape work, plus interpretation and rule enforcement.

The team supports multiple sites, values hands-on work, and emphasizes responsibility, teamwork, and service to