Initial Posting Date:

08/11/2025

Application Deadline:

08/24/2025

Agency:

Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:

$8,097 - $12,522

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Planning, Design & Real Estate Manager

Job Description:

Oregon State Parks

We have an exciting Limited Duration or Job Rotation opportunity to work with Oregon Parks and Recreation as the next Planning, Design & Real Estate Manager!

This Limited Duration or Job Rotation position is expected to last 24 months and falls under the classification: Construction and Facility Maintenance Manager 3.

Determination on Limited Duration or Job Rotation will be based on manager approval.

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 limited duration full-time Planning, Design & Real Estate Manager, you will provide shared leadership and direction to internal and external partners in the areas of park and trail acquisition, planning, recreational facility design, and community engagement around recreational use and development.  The position works with the other sections within OPRD to help identify current and future issues related to recreational use and development of Oregon’s rich and diverse landscape and provides a high degree of strategic and creative thought to park development projects

The Planning, Design & Real Estate Program is responsible for leadership of a broad range of department processes and products including real property acquisition, state park master planning, schematic design as well as landscape architectural site design and construction drawings. Services provided by the section also include support to regional, district and park managers in developing plans for property management and park planning, trails development, and other outdoor recreation projects.

For a complete review of the position and responsibilities please click here.

This position will be hybrid with an option to report (roughly) anywhere west of the Cascades and will report in office 3+ days every 2 weeks or so.

What's in it for you:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years of lead work, foreman work, or supervision related to the class concept;

OR

• Five years of experience related to the class concept AND completion of an accredited vocational-training or construction-training program related to the class concept;

OR

• Four years of related experience AND a bachelor’s degree in a related field;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirements:

• 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.

Desired Attributes:

You must submit a Cover Letter that addresses the following attributes and how your background and experience align with them. Failure to attach a cover letter may disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.

• Skill in providing leadership to implement departmental strategic and long-range plans, goals and objectives.

• Skill in developing and maintaining positive working relations with a wide variety of stakeholders including: local, state and federal agency and elected representatives, and special interest groups.

• Ability to maintain composure and take appropriate action during emotionally charged situations.

• Skill in facilitating public meetings to build consensus and collaboration in an environment of competing priorities.

• Skill in developing comprehensive plans and processes for all aspects of statewide trail project delivery.

• Skill in advocating and interpreting agency values to a variety of internal and external customers.

• Skill in providing leadership to a diverse team including coaching, mentoring and holding staff accountable.

How to Apply:

• You must submit a Cover Letter that addresses the above desired attributes.

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

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Click here to learn more about Equal Pay Analysis. 
   

• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application. View this video or this knowledge article for assistance.
   

• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.

• Veterans: We value the dedication of Veterans! Take advantage of Veterans’ Preference by submitting the required documentation at time of application. The requirements can be found on the Veterans' Resources page under “Qualifying for Veterans’ Preference”.

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Additional Information:

• This position is management service and not represented by a union.

• This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Contact Information:

• For questions about this position, contact hiring supervisor: Matt Rippee 541-786-4748 Matt.RIPPEE@oprd.oregon.gov.

• For questions on application process, email: OPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity.