Are you a people-focused professional who enjoys working outdoors and making a positive impact on local parks? Join our team at Chehalem Park & Recreation District as a Park Ranger to create a positive presence at local parks while ensuring that education and safety are available to all visitors. You will become part of a collaborative and welcoming team in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful wine country. We offer meaningful work, outstanding employee perks, flexible schedule, and the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive public-service environment. Bring your skills, positive energy, and commitment to excellent service—and build a rewarding career with a team that values its employees and the community it serves.
JOB SUMMARY
The Park Ranger serves as a positive presence at Bob & Crystal Rilee Park and other park locations throughout Chehalem Park and Recreation District. The position is responsible for visitor safety, education of visitors, responding to park incidents and emergencies, and monitoring of park facilities, trail systems, and natural areas. This position is responsible for creating a safe and welcoming environment, interacting with park visitors, sharing information about parks resources and history, working with volunteers, and ensuring compliance with and enforcement of park rules.
The Park Ranger works on tasks that are varied, requiring the use of discretion and judgement in performing assigned work, and ensuring that efficient and effective services are provided. This position receives direct supervision from the Basic Services Supervisor and may exercise limited supervision over part-time employees or volunteers.