Reference #: 4539815
THE POSITION
Are you an enthusiastic professional who enjoys handling various receptionist and administrative duties? In this position, you will provide clerical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Ohiopyle Visitor Center, campground contact station, and launch area booth. Your main goal will be to meet the needs of park visitors and maintain effective communication. If you have excellent communication skills and would like to work at a state park, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity that provides potential for career advancement.DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Your role will involve manning the Ohiopyle Visitor Center or a public contact station. This will include tasks such as handling fees, permits, camper registrations, and maintaining brochure racks. In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring the park's email account and responding to routine inquiries about Ohiopyle State Park and nearby tourist attractions. You will also provide assistance to the public by offering information about park facilities, rules, area attractions, and accommodations. Furthermore, you will play a role in park operations by serving as an emergency contact, providing first aid, operating a base radio station and intercom system, and relaying messages and emergency calls to the appropriate personnel.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 without benefits.Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week - 7-day operation.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
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:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
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 pos ing 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.