Park Ranger - Full-Time - REGION 2

Montgomery County, PA; Green Lane (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County is hiring a Park Ranger to provide public information and assistance, support public safety, protect natural resources, deliver interpretive programming, and assist with light maintenance at division facilities.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 18, demonstrate English proficiency, and pass background checks. A valid driver's license and ability to lift 20 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Provide public information and assistance to visitors.
• Support public safety and protect resources.
• Deliver interpretive programming and light maintenance at division facilities.

Skills

Public interaction

Computer skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Park Ranger provides public information and assistance, public safety, resource protection, interpretive programming, and light maintenance support at division facilities. This position serves as a public-facing representative of the Division while helping to ensure facilities, natural resources, and visitors are protected and supported.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Competencies, Skills and Other Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• Must project a pleasant and professional presence when interacting with the public.
• Must have competent computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must successfully pass Background/Record Checks.
• Must have the ability to work in public areas in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Must be able to work at other sites as assigned.

The physical demands and work environment here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have dependable transportation to report to work and perform assigned duties.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when applicable.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Required to work weekends, holidays and evening as needed,
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials when performing responsibilities.
• Exposure to inclement weather, extreme cold, heat, snow, ice and rain.
• Occasional contact with domestic and wild animals.
• Appropriate work attire equates to designated uniform adherence.
• Be available and responsive to all emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Required to take training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE

Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.