Park Manager 3 - Gorge

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Near Portland, Oregon

Welcome Statement

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon’s extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.

Your New Role

As a permanent full-time Park Manager 3, you will oversee the full scope of park operations. This includes long‑ and short‑range planning; supervising paid and volunteer staff through subordinate managers; and directing resource conservation, maintenance, and visitor services activities. You will manage one of OPRD’s larger and more complex park management units, characterized by a combination of high Maintenance Management Plan hours, sophisticated facilities and infrastructure, numerous properties and staff positions, substantial budgets and revenue, and significant day-use and overnight visitation. Your responsibilities may also involve stewardship of threatened and endangered species, oversight of cultural resources listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and partnership with OPRD cooperating associations, as well as managing various intergovernmental, agricultural, or concession agreements.

Additional Duties Include:

• Directly plan and supervise the maintenance, operation and interpretation, rehabilitation and construction activities for all park properties within the management unit
• Supervise the implementation and operation of OPRD revenue programs
• Support the OPRD's affirmative action plan and maintain a work environment free from harassment and discrimination; promptly investigate complaints.
• Conduct boundary inspections for trespass violations; inspect properties for negative impacts to natural and cultural resources.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of maintenance and operations supplies and materials.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.