Park Ranger ; Tumalo State Park

Position: Park Ranger 1 (Tumalo State Park)
## Park Ranger 1 (Tumalo State Park)
Apply locations:
Bend | OPRD | Mountain Region - South Central District - (MU) Tumalotime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-200919
** Initial Posting Date:
** 06/01/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 06/15/2026
** Agency:
** Parks and Recreation Department
** Salary Range:**$4,124 - $5,458
** Position Type:
** Employee
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* Position Title:

** Park Ranger 1 (Tumalo State Park)
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* Job Description:

**# Tumalo State Park - Oregon State Parks Near Bend, 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 1***,
*** you will perform, conduct and oversee a variety of tasks. These tasks will be done in order to protect, maintain, operate and repair state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems. You will be using skills in building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and landscape maintenance, as well as specialized program skills (e.g.: resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, park rule enforcement, etc.)

related to the maintenance and operations of agency programs and properties.
** For a complete review of the position and responsibilities please
** click
** here.
**** In this role, some duties include:
*** Running campground operations including processing reservations and reconciling fees.
* Clean restrooms, showers, bathhouses, and maintenance shops.
* Patrol park areas to protect resources and facilities by checking for misuse, undesirable activities, and hazards, and take appropriate action.
* Inspect park grounds, buildings, facilities, vehicles, materials, and equipment for safety hazards and violations, and take action.
* Construct, maintain, and restore hiking trails using hand and power tools.
** 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.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

**
* ** Two 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 6 months 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:
*** 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:
*** Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance including actively identifying and addressing safety hazards during daily operations.
* Experience providing exceptional customer service working with the public or in a public setting while promoting voluntary compliance with park rules and safety…