Initial Posting Date
05/20/2026
Application Deadline
06/01/2026
Agency
Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range
$4,124 - $5,458
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Park Ranger 1 (Umpqua State Park)
Job Description
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
Near Winchester Bay, 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 play a key role in protecting, maintaining, and operating state park lands within the Umpqua Management Unit. In this position, you will perform and oversee a wide range of tasks to care for natural and cultural resources, park structures, facilities, equipment, and operational systems.
You will use skills across multiple building and maintenance trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscape maintenance. The role also requires specialized program skills such as resource interpretation, cultural and natural resource restoration, utility infrastructure operation, and park rule enforcement. Your work ensures the safe, efficient, and enjoyable operation of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) programs and properties.
For a complete review of the position and responsibilities please click
here.
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
- 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).
- NOTE: A higher level degree may substitute for the Associate's degree. There is no substitute for the 6 months experience.
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 and knowledge of working as part of a team in basic park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
- Skill in maintaining composure and taking appropriate action during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
- Skill in evaluating situations, applying rules and guidelines, determining and carrying out appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
- Skill in resolving customer complaints related to overnight camping and park rule interpretation.
- Skill in the safe use of tools, material and equipment associated with landscape, building, facility and utility system maintenance.
- Skill in performing basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, grounds-keeping tasks.
- Skill in the use of a personal computer.
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
- The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project.
- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video or this knowledge article for assistance.
- Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.
- Veterans: We value the dedication of Veterans! Take advantage of Veterans’ Preference by submitting the required documentation at time of application. The requirements can be found on the Veterans' Resources page under “Qualifying for Veterans’ Preference”.
- After applying, log in to your Workday account (application site) to see if you have any pending tasks or actions that need to be completed before the announcement closes. Save a copy of this job announcement for your reference.
- Interviews are tentatively scheduled around the middle of June.
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:
Randy Copsey (randy.copsey@oprd.oregon.gov).
- 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.
