Park Specialist – South Beach

  • Oregon Parks and Recreation
  • South Beach State Park in Newport, OR
  • Mar 09, 2021
Full time Administrative Administrative Assistant Secretary Customer Service Other

Job Description

Do you have strong Administrative Support Skills? Do you have computer skills and a desire to work with please customers?

 

If this sounds like you, come join our team as Park Specialist for South Beach State Park and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

 

Our Mission

OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

 

Our Operating Principles

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

 

 

What you will do:

As a Park Specialist, you will coordinate the completion of administrative tasks in the park office and provide accounting, payroll and administrative/clerical support for the Park Manager and staff.  

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Two (2) years of experience as an administrative or program support specialist. Administrative support entails those duties beyond clerical or secretarial such as: interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations; administrative data collection and analysis; evaluation and explanation of administrative processes, operations, or projects.
OR
(b) An equivalent combination of training and experience.

One year of post-secondary education may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

 

 

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

  • Experience performing technical or administrative program support functions requiring independent judgment and decisions under general guidance concerning a course of action to be taken.
  • Experience using policy and procedure manuals, handbooks, or specialized reference materials to research information.
  • Ability to communicate with persons of diverse points of view to resolve problems.
  • Experience interpreting, explaining and applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures to specific situations, some of which may be non-routine, to process information and data, answer questions and explain decisions.
  • Ability to write and revise procedural instructions and guidelines.
  • Ability to gather and organize data and preparing reports.
  • Experience operating a computer terminal or microcomputer to enter, update, correct and retrieve information, which includes updating computer skills and knowledge on an on-going basis to adapt to changes in technology.
  • Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

 

 

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
  • Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

 

 

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Newport--OPRD--Coast-Region---Central-Coast-District---MU-South-Beach/Park-Specialist---South-Beach_REQ-60202

Occupations

Administrative Support, Office Management, General-Other: Administrative-Clerical

URL

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Newport--OPRD--Coast-Region---Central-Coast-District---MU-South-Beach/Park-Specialist---South-Beach_REQ-60202

Salary

$2,837 - $4,225 per month

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