Initial Posting Date:

06/03/2025

Application Deadline:

06/25/2025

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$4,023 - $5,325

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Park Ranger 1 - Permanent (Farewell Bend State Park)

Job Description:

Farewell Bend State Recreation Area

Near Ontario, Oregon

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.

In this position, you’ll be working in a remote oasis on the eastern edge of Oregon that boasts a beautiful desert experience on the banks of the Snake River's Brownlee Reservoir.

Your New Role

As a Park Ranger 1, you'll be on the front lines of park safety, maintenance, and visitor services. You’ll perform:

Park Patrol, Safety, & Rule Enforcement

• Patrol park areas to protect and preserve resources and facilities by checking for misuse, undesirable activities, and hazardous situations

• Seek voluntary visitor compliance with park area rules and regulations; issue verbal and written warnings as necessary

• Render emergency aid and assistance to park visitors and prepare related reports

Custodial & Landscape Maintenance

• Clean rest rooms, showers, bathhouses, cabins, and maintenance shops

• Collect and properly dispose of garbage and waste materials

• Plant vegetation, mow lawns, and maintain irrigation systems

• Prune trees and shrubs using manual and power tools, as well as apply fertilizers and pesticides

Visitor Services & General Park Operations

• Accept and process payments for park services

• Provide information about local attractions, park rules, and regulations to visitors

• Train and oversee the work of seasonal employees and volunteers, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to park operations and cash handling

Additional Duties

• Building and facility maintenance and construction

• Utility system maintenance and construction

• Resource interpretation and conservation

• Direct teams of volunteers and hosts in park operations and construction

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

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:

• Two years of visitor services experience (e.g. rule enforcement; interpretation such as education and environmental awareness programs; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping)

OR​

• Associate’s degree or higher in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies and 6 months of visitor services experience (e.g., rule enforcement; interpretation such as education and environmental awareness programs; special events and activities; etc.) AND/OR maintenance experience (e.g., construction trades, landscaping)

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 wear OPRD supplied uniform and comply with appearance code while on duty

• Ability to obtain one or more of the following within 90 days of hire:

  • First Aid/CPR Certification

  • Enforcement Officer Status

  • Oregon Marine Board Boat Education Card

  • Oregon All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Education Card

• If you are a current Malheur County resident, you may receive 5% preference for this recruitment. Please indicate in your application questionnaire for this recruitment if you are requesting Malheur County residence preference in employment.

• A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date.

• Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination.

Desired Attributes:

• Professional experience operating tools, equipment, 4x4 vehicles, ATV's and boats.

• Experience in rule enforcement and generating voluntary compliance in a park setting.

• Ability to work both independently and in a professional parks team setting.

• Experience cleaning restrooms, maintenance shops and offices.

• Ability to work independently in remote wilderness park setting

• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

• Skill in overnight campground operations including but not limited to computer knowledge, camper registration, cash handling, dealing with customer complaints, providing exceptional customer service, end of shift reports, and reconciling paperwork.

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 our Pay Equity Project.

• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video 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' Resources page under “Qualifying for Veterans’ Preference”.

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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 the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Contact Information:

• For questions about this position, contact hiring supervisor: Travis Bome at travis.bome@oprd.oregon.gov or phone 541-869-2365.

• For questions on application process, email: OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov.

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