DCNR Ranger Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a DCNR Ranger Trainee, where you will immerse yourself in nature while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of park visitors. This seasonal full-time role involves a comprehensive 12-month training program, equipping you with essential skills in law enforcement, visitor services, and emergency response. Your daily responsibilities will include patrolling park areas, enforcing regulations, and providing first aid. Join a passionate team dedicated to preserving the beauty of Pennsylvania's parks and creating memorable experiences for all. If you are enthusiastic about nature and community engagement, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid motor vehicle license.
• Completion of law enforcement training and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol park areas to ensure visitor safety and enforce regulations.
• Provide first aid and lead in emergency situations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Law enforcement skills

First aid and CPR

Education

15 college credits in natural or environmental sciences

Experience providing visitor services

Job description

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 Trainee is tailor-made for you. Each day in this role offers exciting new chances to motivate and assist visitors on their adventures. Neshaminy 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.

As a DCNR Ranger Trainee, you will undergo an extensive 12-month training program aimed at developing the vital skills and techniques necessary for the role of a DCNR Ranger. This position involves engaging in various training activities that prepare you for a diverse set of responsibilities. Your duties will include patrolling park areas to ensure visitor safety, enforcing park regulations, and upholding relevant laws. It is essential to maintain a professional demeanor as a Park Ranger, showcasing a deep understanding of the park's environment, history, and regulations. Effective communication skills are imperative for assisting and educating visitors. Additionally, you will be responsible for law enforcement tasks, such as enforcing state park regulations, making arrests, and issuing citations when warranted. You will also investigate incidents, prepare reports, and collaborate with different law enforcement agencies. In emergency situations, you will take the lead in safeguarding both visitors and park resources, providing first aid and CPR as per your certifications.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment
• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, 5 out of 7 days per week.
• Will be required to work holidays and weekends when needed for operational purposes.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience providing visitor services in a public park, forest, recreation area, or a privately-owned 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:

• All candidates 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:

• 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:

• 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.

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 [e-mail].

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.

• 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.