Reference #: 5033933
THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is on the lookout for a personable, ambitious, and reliable professional to join the team as a Park Resource Ranger at M K Goddard State Park. 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 enthusiasm with others, this may be the position you have been searching for!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Park Resource Ranger at M K Goddard State Park, you will employ exceptional customer service skills to greet park visitors and answer questions regarding park facilities, environmental features, recreational and program schedules, as well as explain park regulations and the importance of protecting park resources. You will be responsible for monitoring park operations to ensure the safety of visitors and proper use of park facilities. This will be accomplished through the use of state park motor vehicles and watercrafts, in addition to utilizing a bicycle or maneuvering the grounds on foot. Strong critical thinking skills are exercised to respond to emergency situations or requests for assistance from employees or visitors. Showcase your organizational abilities through the coordination and facilitation of special events, assisting in research projects, and tending to the maintenance of public rescue equipment and public safety first aid kits.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
This is a seasonal, 37.5 hours/week, 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 in March 2026.
Work schedule will vary based on operational needs and will include a 30-minute lunch. This position is required to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts deemed necessary to meet seasonal needs.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:
This position requires 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.
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.
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.
