Job Description
THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is on the lookout for a personable individual to join their team as a Park Resource Ranger at the Kettle Creek State Park Complex. In this extraordinary opportunity, you will play a vital role in enhancing park operations and outdoor recreation, all while ensuring a safe experience for our visitors. Your focus will be on encouraging park visitors to enjoy the park's amazing facilities responsibly and safely. If you are passionate about nature and enjoy sharing your passion, this is the job for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Park Resource Ranger for the DCNR, your duties will cover both Kettle Creek and Ole Bull State Parks. You will have the opportunity to meet with park visitors to answer questions regarding park facilities, recreational schedules, park history, and environmental features. Your knowledge of the park will allow you to explain park rules, regulations, and procedures to visitors. You will assist with monitoring the park buildings and facilities for safety and security. Work includes responding to emergency situations and administering first aid, including artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured park visitors. You may assist in search and rescue operations to locate lost visitors on State Park grounds and boundaries. Additional duties include making reservations for campers, issuing permits, collecting fees, and maintaining office coverage when clerk is not available.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Seasonal full-time employment without benefits.
Shift hours and days vary due to operational need, with a 30-minute lunch
Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours, 5 days per week
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:
All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.
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 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.
In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years.
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.
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 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Seasonal work, Local area, Outdoor, Shift work, All shifts,