Initial Posting Date:

10/27/2025

Application Deadline:

11/10/2025

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Local Government Grant Program Coordinator (Program Analyst 2)

Job Description:

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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 Program Analyst 2, you will provide program administration, coordination, and technical assistance for the Local Government Grant Program (LGGP). In this role, you will manage the LGGP grant cycle, facilitate the advisory committee process, monitor funded projects for compliance with state requirements, and represent OPRD to local governments and stakeholders statewide. You will be guided by the Recreation Grants Section Team Leader and report directly to the Recreation Grants and Community Programs Section Manager.

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This position has the potential for hybrid-remote work; however, travel expenses to Salem for required in-person duties are not reimbursed.

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:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Recreation (including Recreation Management, Sports Management or Leisure Studies) or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program

OR

• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

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 applying the principles and practices of grant administration and funding processes, including working with a grant committee or board.

• Experience determining compliance with program guidelines and regulations.

• Ability to collect and thoroughly analyze information in order to make insightful decisions.

• Skill in communicating effectively with staff and stakeholders including complex technical and policy information, professional level writing, and public presentation acumen

• Ability to manage a large and overlapping workload, balancing multiple grant cycles and projects in various stages of completion.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work under deadlines, and adapt to changing program needs while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts, provide constructive feedback, and maintain professionalism under pressure.

• Skill and fluency working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment requiring participative decision making and cooperative interactions among staff, management, and external partners.

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
  

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• Interviews are tentatively set for Late November.

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: Michele Scalise, Email: Michele.Scalise@oprd.oregon.gov Cell phone: 503-507-2249.

• 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.