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Job Listing ID:  4005590  Job Title:   Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant (Farewell Bend)  
Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled Job Location:  Huntington
Date Posted:  04/25/2024 Hours Worked Per Week:  40
Shift:   Day Shift, Swing Shift, Night Shift, Rotating Shift, Split Shift
Duration of Job:   Full Time, more than 6 months
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Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
Near Ontario, Oregon
Would you enjoy working on a team where you can use your excellent customer service skills and develop hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations? Do you have landscaping or custodial experience, and wonder what it would be like to have a State Park as your work space?

If this sounds like you, come join our seasonal team as a Park Ranger Assistant and support one of Oregon's greatest resources ' State Parks!

**This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies for Farewell Bend Management Unit at Farewell Bend State Recreation Area and will be open until filled. For best consideration apply soon.**

These positions fall under the classification Park Ranger Assistant.

Farewell Bend State Recreation Area features a beautiful desert experience on the banks of the Snake River's Brownlee Reservoir. Historic markers and interpretive displays provide visitors with information on Farewell Bend's significance on the Oregon Trail. The RV and tent campsites make excellent base camps as you explore the the Snake River Water Trail and other regional attractions.

What is a Seasonal Park Ranger?

We recruit for Seasonal Park Ranger positions each year. These positions generally work during our busiest time of year, April through September, when visitors flock to enjoy our beautiful parks. However, each park is unique and the duration of seasonal positions varies slightly from park to park.

Our Mission

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD's) mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

OPRD believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:

In this position you will assist year-round State Park staff in the protection, maintenance, operation and repair of state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems. You will also perform basic tasks in a single area of park operations (e.g.: janitorial work, landscape maintenance, interpretation or visitor services), although some positions will require performing tasks in a variety of areas. Some work may require the most elementary skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance. In addition, specialized skills in basic park maintenance and operations may be required. Park Ranger Assistants, on a task specific basis, may guide the work of individuals or teams composed of volunteers, seasonal, and/or temporary state park employees.
Job Classification:  Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

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Driver License Information
Required:   Non-Commercial Drivers License  
Compensation
Salary:   $3,218.00 to $3,776.00 per Month Depending on Experience
Benefits Offered:   Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Retirement
Additional Benefit Information:  This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you'll receive a generous benefits package including: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans for the employee and qualified family members; Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) Opportunities for career growth and development
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 6 months
Education Required:  None Minimum Age:  18
  Gender:  N/A
Employer Will Perform:   Background Check ,  DMV records check
Please remember, to apply for these jobs you must be a U.S. Citizen, a Legal Permanent Resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.