Dcnr Ranger

**THE POSITION**:
Are you an individual who thrives in breathtaking natural surroundings? Do you have a passion for interacting with others and offering them a meaningful experience? As a Ranger, each day presents new and exciting opportunities, allowing you to inspire and guide others. Washington Crossing State Park is actively searching for a Seasonal Full-time DCNR Ranger to join our team. Take the leap today and play a vital role in safeguarding the well-being and pleasure of the public in this magnificent park, fostering an atmosphere where individuals can unwind and partake in recreational pursuits.

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**:
As a Park Ranger, your main responsibility will be to patrol the park using various modes of transportation such as motor vehicles, bicycles, or on foot. Your goal is to observe visitor activities and ensure their safety. This may require you to navigate through rough and uneven terrains and work in harsh weather conditions. Additionally, you will be responsible for inspecting buildings and facilities for security, maintaining park signs and posters, and keeping your assigned equipment and work areas clean. It is important to present a professional image to the public and provide information and assistance to park visitors. You will also enforce park regulations and laws, investigate complaints, accidents, and crimes, and take charge in emergency situations to ensure the safety of visitors and the park's resources.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

**Work Schedule and Additional Information**:

- Full-time employment, 40-hours per week.
- Shift hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Shifts will vary by 24/7 park needs.
- Weekends, holidays and all shifts as needed.
- ** Salary**:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Minimum Experience and Training Requirements**:

- One year of experience as a forest or park ranger at a park or recreational facility which includes the authority to exercise the powers of arrest; **or**:

- Successful completion of the DCNR Ranger Trainee (commonwealth title) program; **or**:

- Completion of a department approved law enforcement training program and 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.

**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 obtain commission as a State Park or State Forest Officer and maintain this commission for the duration of employment in this job.
- 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 probationary 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**:

- PA residency requirement is currently **waived** for this title.
- 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**:
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**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.

**EXAMINATION INFORMATION**:

- 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.

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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.*

**Compensation & Financial Planning**
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