What are the responsibilities and job description for the DCNR Ranger Trainee (Full-Time, Seasonal) - French Creek State Park position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
If you have a passion for working in a breathtakingly picturesque setting, where the great outdoors becomes your office, and you also have a strong inclination towards law enforcement, then French Creek State Park Complex might just be the perfect place for you. Not only will you have the opportunity to work closely with the public, providing them with exceptional service, but you will also become a respected role model in the community. What sets this position apart is the fact that no two days will ever be the same, ensuring that you will constantly be faced with new and exciting challenges. If this sounds like the kind of adventure you have been waiting for, then do not hesitate to apply for the full-time Seasonal Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) Ranger position at French Creek State Park Complex. Your role will be to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the public, creating an environment that is both fun and relaxing. Take the first step towards an incredible career and apply today!
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The role being offered entails a one-year training program that combines formal and on-the-job training to equip the candidate with the necessary skills and techniques required for public contact and customer service. Additionally, the training will cover current developments and issues in outdoor recreation and conservation, conservation principles, environmental education, public safety, departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, as well as law enforcement. The ultimate goal of the training is to prepare the candidate to work as a DCNR Ranger. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with patrols of the park and its facilities and responding appropriately to any situation that 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 that the candidate will be expected to perform include completing monthly and daily logs that detail the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, equipment, visitor safety, incidents, citations, arrests, accidents, and attendance. The candidate will also be responsible for preparing launching, mooring, and camping permits by entering the information into the Reservation and Revenue System, collecting fees, and assisting in the preparation of transmittals by checking daily receipts for accuracy and making bank deposits.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Other Requirements:
Veterans:
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The role being offered entails a one-year training program that combines formal and on-the-job training to equip the candidate with the necessary skills and techniques required for public contact and customer service. Additionally, the training will cover current developments and issues in outdoor recreation and conservation, conservation principles, environmental education, public safety, departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, as well as law enforcement. The ultimate goal of the training is to prepare the candidate to work as a DCNR Ranger. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with patrols of the park and its facilities and responding appropriately to any situation that 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 that the candidate will be expected to perform include completing monthly and daily logs that detail the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, equipment, visitor safety, incidents, citations, arrests, accidents, and attendance. The candidate will also be responsible for preparing launching, mooring, and camping permits by entering the information into the Reservation and Revenue System, collecting fees, and assisting in the preparation of transmittals by checking daily receipts for accuracy and making bank deposits.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time seasonal employment. There are no healthcare benefits available and no option to buy in to health care benefits through the employer.
- Position will start March 2024 and end November 2024.
- Schedule varies to support a 7 days/week operation; 8 hours a day/40-hour week.
- The position performs duties that are routinely executed seven days per week and will be scheduled to work weekends, evenings, and holidays according to the needs of park operations.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- 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.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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