DCNR Ranger (Seasonal) - Raccoon Creek State Park

Are you someone who finds solace and joy in the awe-inspiring beauty of nature? Are you driven by the desire to connect with people and create meaningful experiences for them? If so, then the role of a DCNR Ranger is tailor-made for you. Each day in this role offers exciting new chances to motivate and assist visitors on their adventures. Raccoon Creek State Park is currently looking for a seasonal full-time DCNR Ranger to enhance our team. Embrace this opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring the park remains a cherished space for public enjoyment and relaxation, where unforgettable memories are made.

In this position, you will participate in training and preparation for a role encompassing a range of responsibilities. Your tasks will involve patrolling park areas to ensure the safety of visitors, compliance with park regulations, and adherence to applicable laws. Furthermore, you are expected to maintain a professional demeanor as a Park Ranger, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the park's environment, history, and rules. Strong communication skills are crucial for assisting and informing visitors. You will also carry out law enforcement responsibilities, which include enforcing state park regulations, making arrests, and issuing citations when necessary. Additionally, you will investigate incidents, compile reports, and work in conjunction with various law enforcement agencies. In emergency situations, you will take charge to protect both visitors and park resources, administering first aid and CPR in accordance with your current certifications. 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, 40 hour work week
• Work Days: 5 out of 7 days per week. Will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  
• Work Hours are varied eight-hour shifts, with 30-minute paid lunch.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the DCNR Ranger Trainee (commonwealth title) program; or
• Completion of a department approved law enforcement training program and 15 college credits in natural or environmental sciences, natural resource management, park management, parks or outdoor recreation, forestry, environmental education, ecology, wildlife management, or in a closely related field; or
• One year of experience as a forest or park ranger at a park or recreational facility which includes the authority to exercise the powers of arrest.

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• All employees must obtain commission as a State Park or State Forest Officer and maintain this commission for the duration of employment in this job.
• 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 during the probationary period.
• All employees must pass psychological testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Failure to pass this test is a basis for removal from the position.
• All employees must pass Pennsylvania State Police and FBI Criminal Background Checks. A record of conviction of a criminal offense for which more than one year in prison can be imposed as punishment is a basis for removal from the position.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  
• 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.

• 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.