Parks Lead

About the role

Lane County Parks is seeking an experienced, community-minded leader to oversee park operations and lead the Park Ranger Program. This role plays a critical role in protecting and maintaining the parks while ensuring safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experiences for visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for Park Rangers, maintenance staff, and seasonal employees.
• Work collaboratively with law enforcement, emergency responders, volunteer park hosts, social service providers, and other community partners to support safe, accessible, and well-maintained parks.
• Navigate complex situations with confidence, resolve conflicts through communication and de-escalation, ensure compliance with park regulations and DPSST requirements, coordinate responses to unauthorized camping and illegal dumping, oversee administrative and compliance responsibilities, and support maintenance and improvement projects.

Requirements

• Up to one year of technical or specialized training beyond high school.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience related to area of assignment.

Qualifications

• Training: Up to one year of technical or specialized training beyond high school.
• Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience related to area of assignment.

Skills

• Professionalism
• Sound judgment
• Emotional intelligence
• Leadership
• Public speaking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Customer service
• Adaptability
• Organizational skills

Benefits

• Medical/Rx/Vision coverage
• HSA contribution
• Live Well Credit
• Wellness Clinic
• Dental coverage
• EAP counseling
• Free fitness center membership
• Retirement savings
• Disability coverage
• Time management
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Group discounts

Pay

• Starting wage determined by Human Resources based on information provided in the application.

Schedule

Thursday - Sunday, 7:00am - 5:30pm with 30-minute lunch.