What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Resource Ranger, DCNR (Seasonal) position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join their team as a Park Resource Ranger at Moraine State Park Complex. This role involves engaging with the public, delivering exceptional customer service, and ensuring safety throughout the park. The primary goal is to encourage visitors to make the most of the park's facilities and services while using them responsibly and safely. If you are passionate about nature and community engagement, do not hesitate to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, your responsibilities will encompass the preparation and delivery of informative presentations to park visitors and various groups, focusing on topics related to the park's facilities, features, programs, and operational aspects. You will be tasked with patrolling the park's grounds, boundaries, and facilities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations, as well as managing traffic flow on roads, trails, and in parking areas. Additionally, you will be required to provide first aid, artificial respiration, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during emergencies, engage in fire suppression efforts, and support search and rescue missions. Your duties will also involve inspecting buildings and park structures for potential safety hazards and verifying compliance with lease or permit conditions, along with drafting permit agreements. Furthermore, you may operate motorboats, utility terrain vehicles, and bicycles as part of your responsibilities. This work will be conducted under general supervision, with your performance being evaluated based on adherence to established policies, procedures, standards, and objectives. This position will also entail offering administrative assistance to the park office, which includes responding to phone inquiries, managing emails, and providing support to visitors. The responsibilities associated with this role encompass a variety of tasks, such as drafting correspondence and reports, handling reservations, issuing permits, and collecting fees.
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.
- Will work 5 days per week 37.5 hrs/shifts-days will vary based on operational needs, to include holidays and weekends.
- 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:
- You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
- You 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.
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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 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/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.
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.
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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.
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