Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Harris

Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Harris Beach

Apply locations Brookings | OPRD | Coast Region - South Coast District - (MU) Harris Beach

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition
-178364

Initial Posting Date: 04/10/2025

Final date to receive applications: 05/31/2025

Agency: Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range: $3,429 - $4,023

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant - Harris Beach

Near Brookings, Oregon

** This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies and 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 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. In this role, you will 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.

Other responsibilities may include basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and/or maintenance. Additionally, you may guide the work of individuals or teams composed of volunteers, seasonal, and/or temporary state park employees.

These positions are expected to begin in June/July and go through September; however, the duration may vary depending on the park's specific needs.

Housing is not available 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 a competitive 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.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of employment.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience communicating well with others to obtain information and answer questions.
• Experience working as part of a team to accomplish tasks.
• Experience using computer to record and verify information and using computerized reservation system.
• Experience providing customers and the public with information about facility rules and asking for customers to comply with facility rules.
• Experience handling cash, making change and preparing simple cash reconciliation reports.
• Skill in the safe use of tools, materials and motorized equipment associated with landscape and building maintenance.
• Experience performing landscape, maintenance and custodial duties including cleaning public restroom facilities.

How to Apply:

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