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Salary: $19.29 - $25.48 Hourly
Location : Salmon Harbor - Winchester Bay, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00070
Department: Salmon Harbor
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
Douglas County - Salmon Harbor Marina
Full time non-exempt position. Includes excellent benefit package, including medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage and County-paid PERS retirement after required waiting periods.
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.Job Summary:
This position provides direct services to the public by operating and dispensing marine fuel, accurately processing payment transactions and receipt records, monitoring of fuel levels, as well as performing basic maintenance and/or clean up in marina, boat, and camping areas
Harbor employees work with and around users of the facility and emphasis is on providing positive customer service while performing day-to-day duties.
Essential functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Provide positive customer service while safely operating marine fuel pumps for customers.
• Collect cash or credit cards payments for marine fuel sales; process appropriate transactions; prepare accurate receipts and/or revenue records; and follow all cash-handling procedures for money deposit.
• Maintain fueling equipment and facility in a neat and clean fashion.
• Assist with maintenance and/or repair of County marine fueling equipment if needed.
• Routinely monitor fuel tank levels, boat launch area, RV dump station, trailer and boat storage, and any assigned camping areas.
• Perform general grounds maintenance and restroom cleaning; restock supplies, pick up debris, transfer disposed trash, and/or general shoreline maintenance in marina areas.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. However, the following is preferred:

• Three years of relevant, progressively responsible work experience in a marina, fuel sales and/or distribution facility, park, campground and/or recreational facility that includes visitor services, receiving and recording of fuel sales, and/or operations that provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.
• An Associates' degree in Parks & Recreation, Natural Resource Management or Environmental studies plus 1 year of relevant work experience.

Required:

• Ability to work during busy, high volume days/times, including some weekends and some holidays.
• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license.
• Regular and consistent attendance

Desirable Qualifications:

• Current Oregon Boater Education Card. Experience working in and around water vessels, docks, marinas and marine fuel supplies.

Position requires a considerable amount of driving. Finalist will be required to provide a court print driving record that meets the , as part of contingent offer of employment.
In addition to the above requirements, applications will receive further evaluation based on adequate knowledge of fuel dispensing operations and maintenance; reasonable knowledge of procedures, equipment, safety and supplies used in marine fueling, boat safety, maintenance of a boat launch, RV dump station, trailer and boat storage, RV camping areas, cleaning of restroom facilities and grounds maintenance. Skill in safe operation of fuel dispensing equipment, fuel tanks, cash register and fuel purchase/sale transactions and receipts; general grounds maintenance, and appropriate use of cleaning products. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; perform basic math, addition and subtraction in order to accurately complete cash and credit card transactions, as well as read and write revenue receipts and records; estimate fuel supply needs; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees and the public.
SCREENING & EVALUATION
Work is performed in an outdoor environment and will require the ability to work in all types of weather. Work is performed in an environment which involves everyday risks or discomforts and sometimes adverse weather conditions requiring safety precautions, with exposure to chemicals, dust/pollen, fumes and, intense light. Will be working with solvents, grease, oils, fuel products and requires wearing rubber or plastic gloves and safety glasses.
NOTE: Safety conscious work attitude is imperative within a marine environment to lessen environmental issues that could result from a fuel spill.
Background Investigation: While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.
Physical Examination / Drug Screen: Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.
DRIVING RECORD: Successful candidate will be required to provide a CERTIFIED COURT PRINT driving history obtained from DMV that meets the Please allow 5-7 days for delivery; out of state allow two weeks.
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Questions? Contact Douglas County Human Resources at or ph: (541) 440-4405
Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity
If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.
Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positions budgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found at https://www.douglascountyor.gov/256/Employee-Benefits. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).
Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join the (PERS) for retirement benefits.
Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.
ph: (541) 440-4405