DCNR Ranger (Full-Time, Seasonal) - Trough Creek State Park Apply
Are you someone who loves the great outdoors and finds solace in breathtaking scenic views? Do you thrive on engaging with people and providing them with exceptional service? Are you looking for a job where you can be a respected role model and where every day brings new adventures? If so, Trough Creek State Park is the perfect place for you! We are currently seeking a seasonal full-time DCNR Ranger to join our team and ensure that the public has a safe and enjoyable environment for relaxation and recreation.
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The role at Trough Creek State Park entails a combination of technical work and public interaction, with a focus on public safety, law enforcement, and providing assistance to visitors. The responsibilities include offering detailed information to visitors about the various programs, resources, facilities, and activities that are accessible within the state park or state forest land. Additionally, it involves educating visitors about the rules and regulations that govern their use of these resources and facilities, as well as promoting the safe utilization of these amenities.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
- Seasonal Full-time employment without benefits. The season runs from March through November.
- This position is part of the Canoe Creek State Park Complex, but reporting location will be Trough Creek State Park.
- Shift hours and days vary due to operational need.
- Weekends, holidays and all shifts as needed at 40 hours per week.
- 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.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience as a forest or park ranger at a park or recreational facility which includes the authority to exercise the powers of arrest; or
- Successful completion of the DCNR Ranger Trainee (commonwealth title) program; or
- Completion of a department approved law enforcement training program and 15 college credits in natural or environmental sciences, natural resource management, park management, parks or outdoor recreation, forestry, environmental education, ecology, wildlife management, or in a closely related field.
Special Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age at time ofemployment.
- All positions require possession of an active motor vehiclelicense.
- All employees must obtain commission as a State Park or State Forest Officer and maintain this commission for the duration of employment in this job.
- All employees 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 during the probationaryperiod.
- All employees must pass psychological testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Failure to pass this test is a basis for removal from theposition.
- All employees must pass Pennsylvania State Police and FBI Criminal Background Checks. A record of conviction of a criminal offense for which more than one year in prison can be imposed as punishment is a basis for removal from theposition.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirementis currentlywaivedfor this title.
- 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 notbe 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
