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| Post Code: D715 |
| Announcement Number: LEPR0747 |
| Classification Number: C8420 |
| Open: 01/17/2008 |
| Close: 05/30/2008 |
| Location: Statewide |
| Availability: Full Time |
RANGER AIDE |
(Seasonal Ranger Aide)
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$1,831 - $2,500 MONTHLY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.
More information about Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is available through:
http://egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/index.shtml
These positions are located at various parks around the state. Please be sure to identify only those areas in which you are willing to work by marking the appropriate box on your Geographic Selection Sheet Attachment.
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By applying now, your name will be placed on a certified list. Some park locations have immediate openings but the majority of positions are normally filled between May and the first two weeks of June.
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In most instances on-site housing is NOT available, and in most cases in-person interviews will be required.
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These positions are represented by the Serivice Employee International Union (SEIU).
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These positions are currently part of a classification study.
The State provides an excellent benefit and compensation package, which includes:
- Option to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options.
- 9 paid holidays, vacation leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per month, with increases in 5 year increments, 8 hours of sick leave monthly, and 24 hours of personal business leave yearly.
- A generous contribution toward individual and family health and dental insurance. Employer paid $5,000 basic life insurance with additional coverage available including long- and short-term disability plans, accidental death and dismemberment plans and long-term care insurance.
Applicants are subject to both a Computerized Criminal History and Driver & Motor Vehicle Services check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. Information obtained in this process will remain confidential.
TO QUALIFY (Complete all boxes for each job listed in your work history to receive full credit)
- One year of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) OR
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One year (45 Quarter Hours / 30 Semester Hours) of college in any discipline.(List hours under Education/Training History of the PD634).
NOTE: A combination of education and experience may substitute.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Ranger Aide represents OPRD in a professional manner and enhances the image of the department by communicating effectively with and providing services to visitors. The Ranger Aide assists permanent staff by performing a variety of duties in the operation, maintenance, interpretation, rule enforcement and resource conservation of a state park or park areas, on a seasonal basis.
PRIMARY POSITION DUTIES
Ranger Aides may be assigned to perform any or all of the tasks listed below as determined by the park manager.
- Visitor Services - Operate the computerized system to register visitors, assign overnight campsites or other park facilities, and collect and reconcile fees; Inform and educate park visitors about natural, historic and cultural resources; Conduct visitor programs such as guided tours, junior ranger programs, educational programs, and special events.
- Visitor Safety/Rule Enforcement - Patrol park areas to protect and preserve resources; Ensure visitor safety by looking for and reporting safety hazards and rule violations; Explain park rules and regulations to visitors; May issue verbal or written warnings for violations of posted rules and regulations.
- Park Maintenance Service - Maintain grounds and trails (for example: mows, prunes, rakes, removes trash); Maintain buildings and facilities (for example: clean restrooms and showers, paint, and make minor repairs); assist with maintaining utility systems; Operate and maintain equipment and tools.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following are requirements of the job and must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations:
Work is performed in all types of weather, in all types of terrain, will work irregular hours or evenings, weekends and holidays. Need to be in good physical condition for physical, manual labor for both indoor and outdoor duties. Must wear issued Park and Recreation Department uniform as regulated. Must wear all leather hard soled boots at all times must wear required safety equipment. Must posses and maintain a current valid drivers license and drive a variety of vehicles, up to one ton; connect, disconnect various trailers used for equipment hauling and garbage; properly load and unload trailers and back trailers. Be prepared to drive in inclement weather conditions including severe snow and ice to get to work and while at work for several months each year. May be assigned to work with department of corrections work crews, county corrections work crews, persons assigned community service work from a court judgment or other person working for time as a restitution in a judgment or youth corrections crews.
HOW TO APPLY
If you qualify, submit a completed and signed State of Oregon Employment Application Form (PD634) that clearly describes with detail your qualifying experience, skills and/or education, the OPRD Geographic Selection Sheet Attachment and a signed and dated Criminal History/DMV Request Form. At the bottom of this announcement is a link to the PD634 which includes instructions and a Criminal Record Disclosure & Request Authorization form. By applying now and if you qualify, your name will be placed on a certified list with a code of QLF (qualified). Some park locations have immediate openings but the majority of positions are normally filled between May and the first two weeks of June. Within three weeks of submitting your application you will receive a letter in the mail notifying you of the status of your application.
Please note in your cover letter or directly on the front of your application where you first saw this position advertised (name of newspaper, website, publication, etc.).
SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Human Resources Division
725 Summer Street NE, Suite C
Salem, Oregon 97301-1266
You may E-MAIL your application materials to us at parks.jobs@state.or.us. By electronically submitting your application, you agree to the conditions stated in the certification and signature section of the application, which is enforceable as if you had signed. You will receive automated confirmation of receipt only if you submit via e-mail.
H.I.R.E. System participants interested in being considered for this position must follow the TO APPLY instruction listed in this announcement. Copies of applications, supplements and job announcements can be obtained from www.oregonjobs.org.
AFTER your application materials have been reviewed, you will be sent a notice by mail advising: a) if your application was accepted or b) if your application was not accepted. If you don't agree with the results, you may request a review. Review requests must be submitted in writing and must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if your application was not accepted and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application as long as it is received in our office by the close date. OPRD is not responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by fax or which may be lost through the mail.
SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews. In addition, any application materials previously submitted for other positions will not be matched to this application by OPRD. It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit all required documents every time.
INTERVIEWS will be scheduled for those applicants whose background most closely matches the needs of the position. KEEP a copy of all application materials for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS and information on the required application forms are available through
http://www.oregonjobs.org/, or you can obtain a State of Oregon Employment Application form (PD100) from any local Oregon Employment Department office, most other state agency personnel offices.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON THE CLOSE DATE.
Due to the volume of applications received, OPRD cannot confirm receipt of applications. The pay on all announcements may change without notice.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application materials, call the OPRD Human Resources Division at (503) 986-0662.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON THE CLOSE DATE.
SUBMIT only the required materials. Resumes, letters or work examples should be kept for interviews.
KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
The pay on all announcements may change without notice.
OPRD is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse work place.
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