Dcnr Ranger Trainee

3 weeks ago

Luzerne County PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

**THE POSITION**:
Are you someone who thrives in an outdoor setting, surrounded by breathtaking scenery? Do you enjoy engaging with the public, offering top-notch service, and being seen as a positive influence? If you're looking for a dynamic work environment where each day brings new challenges and experiences, then Frances Slocum State Park could be the perfect fit for you.

Frances Slocum State Park is currently seeking a Seasonal Full-time DCNR Ranger Trainee to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that visitors have a safe and memorable experience while enjoying the park's amenities and natural beauty.

As a DCNR Ranger Trainee at Frances Slocum State Park, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community by providing exceptional customer service, promoting environmental stewardship, and serving as a role model for park visitors. If you're passionate about the outdoors and are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling job opportunity, then this position may be just what you're looking for.

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**:
This position involves participating in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program 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 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 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 the 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.
- **Work Schedule and Additional Information**:

- Seasonal Full-time employment without benefits.
- Shift hours and days vary due to operational need, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Weekends, holidays and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week.
- ** Salary**:_ _In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY**:
**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.

**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.
- 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**:

- 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

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