Park Resource Ranger, DCNR (Seasonal) - Ricketts Glen State Park

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is on the lookout for a Park Resource Ranger to join their team. This non-law enforcement role focuses on ensuring public safety within the realm of State Park operations and outdoor recreational activities, with the primary goal of fostering a secure and enjoyable experience for visitors at Ricketts Glen State Park. The ranger will play a crucial part in overseeing the safe use of park facilities, contributing to the overall well-being of all who explore this beautiful natural area.

In this non-law enforcement role, you will engage with park visitors to address inquiries related to park amenities, recreational activities, historical context, environmental characteristics, and the surrounding region. You will oversee the park area using various modes of transportation, including motorized vehicles, bicycles, and on foot. Your responsibilities will include clarifying park rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to visitors and special interest groups, as well as notifying the Park Manager or DCNR Ranger when circumstances necessitate law enforcement intervention.

You will also be tasked with responding to emergencies or requests for help from both employees and visitors, administering first aid when necessary, which may include performing artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation on injured individuals. Additionally, you will organize and execute search and rescue missions to find lost visitors within the State Park's grounds and boundaries. Monitoring the security of park buildings and facilities will be part of your duties, along with inspecting structures for potential safety hazards. You will prepare courtesy notices and manage traffic control during both emergency and non-emergency situations, while also assisting with information dissemination, reservation management, and permit issuance.

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 per week
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.