Initial Posting Date:

07/09/2025

Application Deadline:

07/23/2025

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $5,066

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Park Specialist - Wallowa

Job Description:

Wallowa Lake State Park

Near LaGrande, 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.

Your New Role
As a permanent full-time Park Specialist, you will work independently performing a multitude of tasks and meeting numerous deadlines in the park management unit office. You will be working in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resources, payroll, procurement, statistics, budget tracking and administrative support. You will also work closely with park management and numerous departments in the agency headquarters to be the liaison to ensure management unit is in compliance with agency goals, policies and procedures.

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 (2) years of experience as an administrative or program support specialist. Administrative support entails those duties beyond clerical or secretarial such as: interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations; administrative data collection and analysis; evaluation and explanation of administrative processes, operations, or projects;

OR

• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

​​Note: One year of post-secondary education may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

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.

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Desired Attributes:

• Skill in communicating orally and in writing with a variety of people, answering questions, gathering and exchanging information, responding to inquiries, narrative reports, instruction or training materials, etc.

• Experience in a reception setting explaining to the public (in person, on the telephone, or in writing) laws, rules or policies relating to a particular program, operation, or service.

• Skill in using policy and procedure manuals, handbooks, or specialized reference materials to research information.

• Experience working with confidential information to include, not limited to: HR and Payroll forms, payables and receivables, monthly invoices and statements, travel reimbursements, I-9 verification, employee onboarding, distribute and track issued equipment, keys, uniforms etc. within a public or professional setting.

• Skill in gathering and organizing data, preparing and reviewing reports with high attention to detail.

• Skill in operating a computer terminal or microcomputer to enter, update, correct and retrieve information, which includes updating computer skills and knowledge on an on-going basis to adapt to changes in technology.

• Experience using a variety of software programs, systems, and databases: Microsoft (Excel, Access, Outlook and Word), Financial Management, Computer Reservation and Payroll system in a professional setting.

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: Patricia Bass email Patricia.BASS@oprd.oregon.gov or phone 541-432-8855.

• 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.