THE POSITION If you love the beauty of nature and enjoy breathtaking views, we have the job for you! Your role involves serving the public as a safety and law enforcement officer, committed to providing a secure and enjoyable experience for visitors while safeguarding the park's environment and facilities. If you find fulfillment in interacting with people and prefer a dynamic work environment, this opportunity might be just what you are looking for. Your passion for the outdoors will help create memorable experiences while safeguarding the park for future generations! 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 without benefits. Shift hours and days vary due to operational need. Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 40 hours per week.
- 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.
- 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. Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@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.