Dcnr Ranger Trainee (Fulltime, Seasonal) Gifford Pinchot State Park

If you enjoy working outdoors in a beautiful, scenic environment, interacting with the public while providing a service, being a respected role model, and working at a place where no two days are alike, then Gifford Pinchot State Park may be the place for you.
Gifford Pinchot State Park is hiring a SEASONAL FULL-TIME DCNR RANGER TRAINEE position to provide the public a safe and enjoyable environment for relaxation and recreation.

This position involves participating in a one-year formal and on-the-job training to develop the necessary skills and techniques in the areas of public contact and customer service; current developments and issues in the areas of outdoor recreation and conservation; conservation principles; environmental education; public safety; Departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and law enforcement, in order to perform the work of a DCNR Ranger. Specific duties will include assisting with patrols of the park and its facilities, and responding appropriately to any situation which may arise. These situations may include safety issues, park visitors that require assistance, emergencies, and violations of Commonwealth or Park laws, rules, or regulations. Other duties may include completing monthly and daily logs including the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, equipment, visitor safety, incidents, citations, arrests, accidents and attendance; preparing launching, mooring, and camping permits by entering the information into the Reservation and Revenue System; and collecting fees and assisting in preparation of transmittals by checking daily receipts for accuracy and making bank deposits.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Will work 5 days per week at a 7 days/week operation, holidays and weekends included.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Work days and hours vary based on operational need. 40 hrs/week, 8 hr day.
• Seasonal full-time employment without benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 have successfully examined and have a current score on file. If you have not already done so, you must first apply to the DCNR RANGER TRAINEE (EXAM) posting and follow the directions provided.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• 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 [email protected].

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.