Park Ranger

Initial Posting Date

06/24/2026

07/08/2026

Parks and Recreation Department

$4,312 - $6,581

Employee

Park Ranger 3

Champoeg State Heritage Area - Oregon State Parks

Near Portland, Oregon

As a permanent, full‑time Park Ranger 3, you will lead a major program or facility at the management unit, park district, or regional level with a high degree of independence and technical expertise. This position requires advanced skills in areas such as resource interpretation, cultural or natural resource restoration, complex utility operations, maintenance programs, park rule enforcement, and visitor services.

In this role, you will coordinate activities across management unit boundaries and serve as a mentor to both permanent and seasonal staff throughout the region. You will provide guidance and training in specialized skills essential to the maintenance and operation of OPRD programs and properties.

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.

• 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 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).
• 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).

• 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.

• Experience leading, mentoring, and training coworkers, volunteers, and work crews in park maintenance, operations, and resource interpretation.
• Humble, open-minded, and committed to public service.
• Dedication to encouraging collaboration and teamwork, and a spirit of selfless service.
• Experience building positive relationships with community partners, stakeholders, government employees, and coworkers.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of operational procedures, plans and activities, and recommending changes for improvement.
• Experience developing, coordinating, evaluating, and presenting interpretive content and special events to school students, visitors, and the public.
• Proficient in all duties of a Park Ranger such as operating a campground, day-use area operations (special events, reservations, weddings, etc.), conflict resolution and park rule enforcement, park maintenance (including landscaping, plumbing, carpentry, and equipment operation and basic maintenance), restroom cleaning, park resource interpretation, and new employee and host orientation.
• Experience leading safety programs, facility and equipment safety inspections, and supporting and encouraging safe work practices.

• 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 sponsor ships. 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.

• For questions about this position, contact hiring supervisor:
  David Figgins, email:
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  Figginsgon.gov, phone: .
• For questions on application process, email: OPRD.Recruitinggon.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.