Dcnr Ranger

**THE POSITION**:
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 Cowans Gap Park Complex may be the place for you.

Cowans Gap State Park Complex is hiring a Seasonal full-time DCNR Ranger position to provide the public a safe and enjoyable environment for relaxation and recreation.

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**:

- In the role of a DCNR Ranger, you will act as a public servant, ensuring the safety and security of Cowans Gap State Park Complex. Your responsibilities will include enforcing laws, protecting park visitors, maintaining the park's environment, and engaging with the public to provide assistance and information.
- Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
- **Work Schedule and Additional Information**:

- Full-time, Seasonal employment
- Hours vary depending on operational needs, but rangers would work 5 of 7 days per week, 8 hour shifts each day with half hour paid lunch.
- ** Salary**:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

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

- 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; **or**:

- 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.

**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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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**
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
**Work/Life Balance**
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**Values and Culture**
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