Park Resource Ranger, DCNR (Seasonal) - Little Pine State Park Complex

Are you interested in promoting the safe and proper utilization of park facilities and services? If so, consider joining the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, at the Little Pine State Park Complex as a seasonal Park Resource Ranger. This position gives you the opportunity to share your passion for the outdoors with the public while delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring safety throughout the park. The work you perform is devoted to inspiring citizens to value their surroundings, engage in conservation practices, and take full advantage of experiencing the outdoors. Apply today to help us conserve and sustain Pennsylvania's natural resources for present and future generations' use and enjoyment!

As a Park Resource Ranger, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering informative presentations to park visitors and various groups, focusing on topics related to the park's facilities, features, programs, and operational aspects. You will be tasked with patrolling the park's grounds, boundaries, and facilities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations, as well as managing traffic flow on roads, trails, and in parking areas. Work also involves administering first aid to injured park visitors and providing support for search and rescue missions. You will have the opportunity to inspect buildings and park structures for cleanliness, serviceability, and safety hazards. Additional responsibilities include a variety of duties such as registering visitors, collecting funds and issuing receipts, resolving conflicts within the park, and preparing daily ranger reports.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, seasonal employment
• Work schedule will vary due to the seasonal nature of the position, to include 5 days per week, 37.5 hours per week
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Note: This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements:

• This position require possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• You must obtain valid certification in standard first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR approved by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent within 60 days of employment.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.