DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) - Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Updated: July 10
Northampton County
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Job Abstract
Are you an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys interacting with the public and being a role model? Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center may be the perfect fit for you. They are currently seeking a Seasonal full-time DCNR Ranger Trainee to ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience. In this role, you will work in a beautiful setting, interact with diverse individuals, and have the opportunity to make a positive impact each day. If you are passionate about the outdoors and looking for a d... more details
THE POSITION
Are you an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys interacting with the public and being a role model? Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center may be the perfect fit for you. They are currently seeking a Seasonal full-time DCNR Ranger Trainee to ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience. In this role, you will work in a beautiful setting, interact with diverse individuals, and have the opportunity to make a positive impact each day. If you are passionate about the outdoors and looking for a dynamic role, consider applying for this position at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The role entails active participation in a comprehensive one-year formal and on-the-job training program aimed at honing the essential skills and techniques required for effective public contact and customer service. This includes staying abreast of the latest developments and issues in outdoor recreation and conservation, understanding conservation principles, and receiving training in environmental education, public safety, Departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, as well as law enforcement practices, all of which are crucial for carrying out the responsibilities of a DCNR Ranger.
The specific responsibilities of the position will involve supporting patrols of the park and its facilities, and being prepared to handle any situation that may arise. This could encompass addressing safety concerns, providing assistance to park visitors in need, responding to emergencies, and addressing violations of Commonwealth or Park laws, rules, or regulations.
Additionally, the role may also encompass various other duties such as maintaining monthly and daily logs that detail the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, equipment, visitor safety, incidents, citations, arrests, accidents, and attendance. Furthermore, the individual may be tasked with the responsibility of preparing launching, mooring, and camping permits by inputting relevant information into the Reservation and Revenue System, as well as collecting fees and contributing to the preparation of transmittals by verifying the accuracy of daily receipts and making bank deposits.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Seasonal Full-time employment without benefits.
Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, with 30-minute lunch.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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
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
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
All candidates 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.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe 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 will 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%20Info/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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
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