Park Resource Ranger, DCNR - Bendigo State Park Complex

Are you curious about the behind-the-scenes efforts that maintain our state parks for everyone's pleasure? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a dependable person that loves engaging with others, values safety, and wishes to contribute to a cherished spot for visitors in the state. In this position, you will engage with the public and ensure safety in state park operations and outdoor activities, aiming to encourage the safe use of facilities. Your efforts will not only benefit visitors today but also ensure that our parks remain a cherished resource for the future!

As a Park Resource Ranger, DCNR, your primary role will involve ensuring the safety and well-being of park visitors. Some of your responsibilities will be inspecting park buildings, facilities, and grounds to identify and address any safety hazards promptly. Your duties will also include providing information to park visitors about park facilities, services, nearby state parks, and offering emergency assistance when necessary. Your commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment will play a crucial part in enhancing the overall experience for everyone who visits.

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.
• Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Thursday - Monday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours and days vary upon operational needs.
• Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
• Worksite varies between two addresses:
  • Bendigo State Park Complex, 533 State Park Road, Johnsonburg, PA 16740
  • Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Mount Jewett, PA 16740
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• 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 within 60 days of employment.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.