Park Resource Ranger, DCNR - White Clay Creek State Park

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Landenberg, PA • 3h ago

Reference #: 5224453 THE POSITION Are you an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys helping others? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is excited to welcome a motivated and personable Park Resource Ranger to play a vital role in keeping our landscapes safe and welcoming for all of our visitors at Big Elk Creek State Park and White Clay Creek Preserve. Here, you will serve as primary point of contact for park goers, providing all aspects of visitor services while also ensuring that public safety needs are being promptly addressed. If you are ready to combine your love for the outdoors with a commitment to public service, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Park Resource Ranger, your work will focus on providing professional visitor services, outdoor recreation services and information, and overall public safety. You will be responsible for traveling the park by vehicle, on foot, or by bicycle to address problems or concerns which may pose a threat to the health and safety of park visitors. You will inspect buildings, facilities, and grounds for safety hazards and immediately correct or control the hazard. You will oversee visitor activities to ensure proper use of the park's facilities, as well as educate visitors regarding park rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Within this role, you may be required to participate in providing emergency care for visitors and conducting search and rescue efforts. In addition, you will respond to visitor complaints or incidents, reporting any violations of the law to the Park Manager or the DCNR Ranger Supervisor.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 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 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027. Work schedule will vary. Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week and will include a 30-minute lunch. Work may be scheduled on weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed. 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. This position requires all employees to 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). 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.

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