Reference #: 4744758
THE POSITION
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. Presque Isle 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.DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee the park's landscapes, water bodies, and boundaries to promote public engagement, safeguard visitor well-being, and uphold adherence to park rules along with the relevant criminal and vehicle statutes of the Commonwealth. Your duties will include vigilant observation of the park's facilities to ensure a secure environment for all guests while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for community interaction. Additionally, you will be tasked with enforcing compliance with established regulations, thereby contributing to the overall safety and enjoyment of the park for all visitors.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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
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 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.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
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.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal p sting for their seniority rights to be considered.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%20Info/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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source.