Extra Help Ranger Assistant na Jackson County, OR

About the Department

Jackson County Employment Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for 1-2 Ranger Assistants to work in the County Parks for our Winter Season. This position will be working up to 40 hours/week and will include weekends, as needed. Candidates should expect to assist with small projects, keeping parks cleaned up and restroom/garbage cleaning, vegetation and tree cleanup, and working with parks staff on various needs during the fall/winter months.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Position Duties

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, usually between the hours of 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. 
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. 
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.  

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Examples of Principle Duties and Position Functions: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

• Ranger Assistants work under the direction of the Park Rangers and other lead personnel, assisting in the general upkeep, maintenance and operation of County Parks.

• Principal duties include: camper compliance; fee collections; cleaning restrooms, picnic areas, campground areas, and other park facilities; mowing lawns; weeding planters; maintaining irrigation systems; meeting the public; giving directions and answering questions concerning park rules and regulations and general information about the park(s).  

Education and Experience:

• Ranger Assistants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a current Oregon driver’s license with a good driving record (DMV report).

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements:

Valid Oregon Driver’s license and a good driving record.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.

Other Qualifications