Associate Park Attendant - Perry South Campground

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

This is a temporary position that may last up to 6 months.

We love the outdoors as much as you do!

Imagine waking up each morning to the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The songbirds are your alarm clock, and the crisp, clean air is the first thing you breathe in. This is not a vacation - it's your job. In Oregon, the natural world is our backyard, and PGE is inviting you to make our parks your home for the summer. 

Who We Are Looking For: 

Have you ever wished to combine your love for the outdoors with your work? Do you have a knack for making guests feel welcome and cared for? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team. We’re hiring Parks Attendants for the summer of 2026 to help us nurture the beauty and tranquility of our parks.

These positions typically start in late April or early May and run through September.  

Hourly Pay: $21.90 - $24.74

(depending on role and experience)

Camp Host Position Available - 1 position / Full-Time

Perry South:  On the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook, this campground offers easy access to one of the area’s most popular lakes. You can enjoy fishing and comfortable camping with the convenience of a boat ramp, docks and drinking water while surrounded by the beauty of rugged canyons and a diverse evergreen forest.

The campground features almost 60 campsites in two loops. Many sites can be reserved ahead of time, so plan to arrive early if you hope to land a first-come, first-served site on a hot Central Oregon weekend.

The park is in the Deschutes National Forest. PGE and the Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs manage this site in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.

Amenities: Water delivery, Wi-Fi, sewage hook-Up, and garbage

Duties

Camp Hosting:  

• Visitor Information and Guidance 
• Customer Service – Guest registration, responds to questions on site, supports emergency responders as needed 
• Fee Collections 
• Light Janitorial and Maintenance Work 
• PGE Park Rule Enforcement 

Education/Experience/Certifications: 

• Requires high school diploma or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test 
• Typically, two or more years of experience in parks, hospitality, resource management or another related field
• Valid Driver’s License and a history of safe driving practices required

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) 

Functional Competencies: 

• Basic knowledge of utility industry 
• Basic knowledge of worksite and local recreational opportunities 
• Basic knowledge of maintenance practices 
• Basic skills in use of maintenance and landscaping power tools 
• Basic skills in using computers and computer applications such as Microsoft word/excel, Outlook, Hercules reservation system, Recreation .gov and other applications
• Basic ability to read, interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations 
• Basic skills in collaboration 
• Basic knowledge of requirements for documenting data and preparing written reports.

General Competencies: 

• Intermediate customer focus skills 
• Basic analytical thinking skills 
• Basic decision-making skills 
• Basic interpersonal skills 
• Basic problem-solving skills 
• Basic diplomacy skills 
• Basic influence skills 

Physical and Cognitive Demands 

Cognitive Level:  Basic competencies needed to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening. 

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks 
• Ability to follow accuracy standards 
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks 
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment 
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress 
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change 
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback 
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge