Park Ranger - Seasonal - Clyde Holliday​/Sumpter Valley Dredge

Overview

Position Title: Park Ranger 1 - Seasonal - Clyde Holliday/Sumpter Valley Dredge

Initial Posting Date: 01/23/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/16/2026

Agency: Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range: $4,023 - $5,312

Position Type: Employee

Sumpter Valley Dredge & Clyde Holliday – Sumpter Valley Dredge is near Baker City, Oregon;
Clyde Holliday is near John Day, Oregon. This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies. First round of application review will take place around Feb. 5, 2026, so apply today for best consideration!

Note:

Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

Housing may be available at these locations.

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.

• Two (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).
• OR Associate's degree or higher in Park and Recreation Administration or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies or a related field; AND Six (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).

• 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 in park resource and facility operations and maintenance and/or resource interpretation.
• Experience working independently in remote isolated locations.
• Experience with customer service and providing factual information to the public based on observation, knowledge and understanding.
• 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.
• Experience registering guests and processing payments in an overnight campground.
• Experience enforcing park rules and generating compliance.

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
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