Initial Posting Date:
07/10/2026
Application Deadline:
07/20/2026
Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range:
$4,312 - $6,581
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Park Ranger 3 (Rooster Rock)
Job Description:
Near Portland, 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 Ranger 3, you will lead a major program or facility at the management unit, district, or regional level, operating with a high degree of independence and technical expertise. This role requires advanced skills in areas such as resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, complex utility operations, maintenance program oversight, park rule enforcement, and visitor services.
In this position, you will coordinate work across management unit boundaries and serve as a subject‑matter mentor to both permanent and seasonal staff throughout the region. Your leadership will support the development of specialized skills essential to maintaining and operating OPRD programs, facilities, and properties.
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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:
Five 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
A Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field and 2 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
An Associate's degree in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management or Environmental Studies and 3.5 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).
Special Requirements:
Desired Attributes:
Dedication to encouraging collaboration and teamwork, and a spirit of selfless service.
Skill in maintaining composure and taking appropriate action during emergency or emotionally charged situations, including enforcement of park rules.
Experience in developing and delivering complex resource interpretation programs and products that include perspectives from all lived experiences in the area.
Skill in teaching interpretation techniques and overseeing resource interpretation presentations of permanent staff, seasonal staff and volunteers at multiple locations.
Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of interpretive programs and projects and in providing feedback to management.
Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with a wide range of agencies, partners, and businesses that collaborate with or are involved in the agency’s operations
Experience in performing, planning, organizing, training and monitoring employees and volunteers in duties related to park maintenance, operations, project work, computer and data entry for park reports, contracts and project/program tracking.
Skill in administering contractual agreements to ensure that products and services are delivered as specified.
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed above, consistency of information, and professional communication.
A cover letter is REQUIRED for this posting. Failure to provide may remove your application from consideration.
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Interview timeframe is tentatively scheduled the week of August 3, 2026.
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: Breanna Jenkins. Email: [email protected]; Phone: 503-969-5295
For questions on application process, email: [email protected].
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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.
