Job Details

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!

Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

• 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.

Job Duties and Requirements

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the county must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncounty.org or call 541-###-####.