SEASONAL Park Ranger Assistant - L.L. Stub Stewart

Oregon State Government Jobs; Buxton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department as a SEASONAL Park Ranger Assistant. This role involves supporting year-round staff in maintaining and protecting park lands. Enjoy hands-on experience while working in a beautiful park, providing services to enhance visitor experiences.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Paid holidays

Advancement and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or maintenance roles.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, protection, and operation of park lands.
• Perform tasks in landscaping, janitorial work, and visitor services.

Skills

Customer Service

Maintenance Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Six months of college education

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

06/20/2025

Application Deadline:

07/14/2025

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$3,429 - $4,023

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

SEASONAL Park Ranger Assistant - L.L. Stub Stewart

Job Description:

L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

Near Portland, Oregon

**This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies. Application review will begin 6/30/25 . This announcement may close early upon successfully filling all of our positions at this location. For best consideration, apply soon.**"

Welcome Statement

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.

Your New Role

As a seasonal, full-time Park Ranger Assistant, you will support year-round State Park staff in the maintenance, protection, and operation of park lands, natural resources, facilities, and equipment. You’ll perform tasks in areas such as janitorial work, landscaping, interpretation, and visitor services, with some positions requiring basic building trades skills. You will also have the opportunity to guide volunteers and temporary staff in park operations. This role offers hands-on experience in park maintenance and customer service, while working in a beautiful 1800-acre park in Oregon’s Northern Coast Range, with nearby housing options and abundant outdoor recreational activities.

We recruit for seasonal positions each year that generally work April through September; however, the duration may vary depending on the park's specific needs.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this position, please click here.

Housing is limited at this location.

What's in it for you:

An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and acompetitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experience (construction trades, landscaping, custodial, etc.);

OR

• Six (6) months of college in any discipline (24 quarter hours/16 semester hours)

Special Requirements:

• To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience in the safe operation of hand tools, power tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.

• Experience in performing maintenance tasks to complete basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and grounds keeping tasks.

• Experience in providing customers with information about facility rules and asking for customers to comply with facility or park related rules.

• Experience in delivering outstanding customer service, collaborating effectively in team settings, and communicating clearly and professionally with others within a public setting.

• Experience in using computerized registration equipment and programs.

• Experience in making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports within a campground setting.

• Experience in custodial duties including the cleaning of public restroom facilities.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above, consistency of information, and professional communication.

• Use the "My Experience" section in your Workday candidate profile to provide a detailed overview of your work history, experience, and skills, demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications and any of the desired attributes listed above. What You Need to Know to Get the Job

• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to ourPay Equity Project.

• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View thisvideo or this knowledge article for assistance.

• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.

• Veterans: We value the dedication of Veterans! Take advantage of Veterans’ Preference by submitting the required documentation at time of application. The requirements can be found on the Veterans' Resourcespage under “Qualifying for Veterans’ Preference”.

• After applying, log in to your Workday account (application site) to see if you have any pending tasks or actions that need to be completed before the announcement closes. Save a copy of this job announcement for your reference.

Additional Information:

• This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete theUS Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and RecreationDepartmentuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Contact Information:

• For questions about this position, contact hiring supervisor: Aaron Raines : [e-mail] telephone [phone] ext: 222

• For questions on application process, email: [e-mail].

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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity.