Park Resource Ranger, DCNR (Seasonal)- Codorus State Park

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a spirited individual to join a dynamic team at a beautiful state park. As a Park Resource Ranger, you will engage with diverse visitors, ensuring their safety and enjoyment while sharing the rich history and environmental features of the park. This seasonal full-time role offers a chance to work outdoors and make a positive impact on the visitor experience. If you have a passion for nature and community service, this position is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team and help foster a welcoming atmosphere for all park guests!

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License required.
• Certification in first aid and CPR within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide visitors with information about park programs and resources.
• Ensure compliance with park regulations and share park history.

Skills

Public Engagement

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

If you have a passion for the great outdoors and want to contribute to the enjoyment of visitors at Codorus State Park, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you! We are currently seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and spirited individual to take on the role of Park Resource Ranger with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In this position, you will interact with a diverse array of park guests, utilizing your professionalism to foster a safe and enriching atmosphere for all who visit.

In this position, you will engage in a seasonal role that does not involve law enforcement, with an emphasis on public engagement, service, and safety. Your duties will encompass providing visitors with detailed information regarding the various programs, resources, facilities, and activities available at Codorus State Park. Furthermore, you will be responsible for ensuring that visitors comply with park regulations and the rules that govern the use of Bureau of State Park lands, while also sharing insights about the park's history and the environmental characteristics of both the park and its surrounding areas.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal Full-time employment without benefits. The season runs from March through November.
• Shift hours and days vary due to operational need, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work Schedule: Friday - Tuesday (OFF Wednesday and Thursday)
• Weekends, holidays and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week.
• 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 a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's 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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• 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.

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.