Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Job Opportunity!

Description

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) seeks a Park Ranger to coordinate and perform habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and conduct routine operations as well as neighbor and user relations. Successful applicants will possess a combination of experience and training that equals a minimum one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and identification of native plants/animals, as well as equivalent to high school education plus additional specialized training equal to two years college, in related field.  An Oregon pesticide applicators license must be obtained within nine (9) months of employment. Successful applications must also possess an Oregon driver’s license and good driving record.

THPRD has taken measures with comprehensive guidelines and policies to ensure the safety of its employees working onsite or in the field during the COVID-19 pandemic. This position is typically scheduled Sunday – Thursday, 40 hours per week.

The Park Ranger receives direct supervision from the Nature & Trails Manager and may exercise limited supervision over other part-time employees and volunteers.

Components of the job include (but are not limited to):

• Plan, prepare and lead habitat restoration and trail maintenance.
• Answer patron questions regarding parks, plants and wildlife, as well as programs offered by nature center staff.
• Promote visitor safety and respond to park incidents and emergencies.

Successful applicants will have knowledge and experience in:

• Theory, principles and practices of natural resource management, including knowledge of native and non-native plants and animals.
• Trail maintenance, siting, and construction. Basic conflict resolution skills.
• Computer and tablet operation, as well as written communication skills.

Click here to view the full job description. When applying, please be sure to fully answer the application’s supplemental questions to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant’s work history and responses to supplemental questions and does not consider cover letters and resumes in the screening process. Please email jobs@thprd.org if you would like to request accommodation at any step of the recruitment process.

THPRD is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at THPRD are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status.

This position is considered to be non-exempt and is by a labor union (Oregon School Employees Association.)  Employees in positions represented by the THPRD Employees Association also receive an annual cost of living adjustment on 7/1/2021 and as negotiated in subsequent years. Total compensation also includes an exceptional benefit package including fully- paid family medical and dental care contributions, generous paid time off, and meaningful work.

THPRD also offers a hybrid pension plan (not PERS) that provides for both a defined benefit pension plan at age 65 of 1.5% paid by the employer and a defined contribution plan that is funded by a mandatory 6% employee contribution that employees are immediately vested in.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org.

Anticipated recruitment timeline, subject to change:
January 11 – first review of applications begins
January 27-29 – Candidate virtual interviews and practical assessment
February 3-4 – Candidate virtual interviews
February 8-10 – Finalist interviews
March 1 – Successful candidate begins their new role

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