Initial Posting Date:

09/18/2025

Application Deadline:

09/28/2025

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $5,066

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Park Specialist - Luckiamute

Job Description:

Luckiamute State Park

Near Corvallis, 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 be providing essential support across a wide range of administrative, financial, and customer service functions. You’ll manage vendor payments, reconcile revenue, track budgets, and maintain inventory of controlled items and assets. Your role includes supporting HR and payroll processes, assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and training, and ensuring compliance with agency policies. You’ll also oversee office operations—handling communications, maintaining records, coordinating meetings and travel, and serving as the unit’s IT and safety reporting contact. With a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and service, you’ll help ensure smooth day-to-day operations while contributing to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.

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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.

• ​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.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience performing technical or administrative program support functions requiring independent judgment and decision making.

• Experience in general office coordination.

• Experience researching and analyzing information to clarify issues, resolve problems, and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.

• Experience developing clear and concise written documents, including procedural instructions, guidelines, reports, training materials, and responses to inquiries.

• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion in fast-paced environments with clerical accuracy and strong attention to detail.

• Experience using computers for data collection, organization, and entry, as well as report preparation, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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 an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Click here to learn more about Equal Pay Analysis.

• 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: Scott Youngblood Scott.YOUNGBLOOD@oprd.oregon.gov 541-517-8580.

• 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.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.