DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) - Ridley Creek State Park
DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) - Ridley Creek State Park
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Job Description
THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is seeking candidates for the position of DCNR Ranger Trainee a vital role that combines elements of public service safety and law enforcement within the scenic Ridley Creek State Park Complex. This position involves actively patrolling the parks grounds and boundaries to engage with visitors ensuring their safety and enforcing compliance with park regulations as well as the Commonwealths Criminal and Vehicle Codes. The responsibilities of a DCNR Ranger Trainee are crucial for maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for all parkgoers. If you are passionate about conservation and public service we encourage you to apply today!
Watch thisvideo to see how DCNR Rangers make Pennsylvania a better place to work live and play!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role entails engaging in a comprehensive oneyear training program that combines formal education with practical onthejob experience to cultivate essential skills in public interaction and customer service. Trainees will gain insights into contemporary issues and advancements in outdoor recreation and conservation as well as foundational knowledge of conservation principles environmental education public safety and the relevant policies procedures rules and regulations of the Department. Additionally the training will cover aspects of law enforcement necessary for the responsibilities of a DCNR Ranger. Key responsibilities will include assisting in the patrol of park areas and facilities effectively addressing various situations that may arise such as safety concerns visitor assistance requests emergencies and potential violations of Commonwealth or Park laws. Other tasks may involve maintaining detailed monthly and daily logs that document the status of campgrounds facilities equipment visitor safety incidents citations arrests accidents and attendance records. Furthermore the ranger will be responsible for processing launching mooring and camping permits by inputting data into the Reservation and Revenue System as well as collecting fees and ensuring the accuracy of daily receipts to facilitate bank deposits and prepare financial transmittals.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- This is a seasonal fulltime 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 approximately March 2026.
- Shift hours and days vary due to operational need 8 hour shifts 5 days per week.
- Weekends holidays and all shifts as needed at 40 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Six months of experience providing visitor services in a public park forest recreation area or a privatelyowned and operated nature or outdoor education center;or
- Completion of 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
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:- 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 successfully complete a structured law enforcement training program to obtain authority in exercising the powers of arrest during the trainee period.
- 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 trainee 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.
Other Requirements:- This position requires employees to successfully pass a physical fitness test within 6 months of the start of employment. Clickhere to learn more about these requirements.
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink 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 notbe 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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
