DCNR Ranger (Seasonal) - Lyman Run State Park Complex

Reference #: 4745940

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy working outdoors in a beautiful, scenic environment? If you want a meaningful role in which you will interact with the public while providing a service, be a respected role model, and work at a place where no two days are alike, then Lyman Run State Park Complex may be the place for you!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Lyman Run State Park Complex is hiring a seasonal, full-time DCNR Ranger to provide the public with a safe and enjoyable environment for relaxation and recreation. With our team, you will serve as a public service, safety, and law enforcement officer for the Hills Creek State Park Complex to ensure the safety of park visitors, park environment and park facilities, and to provide public contact. This position will be headquartered at Lyman Run State Park. Apply and know your daily work will make a positive difference in the lives of others!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.

Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 40 hours per week.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

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:

You must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.

You must possess of an active motor vehicle license.

You must obtain commission as a State Park or State Forest Officer and maintain this commission for the duration of employment in this job.

You 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.

You must pass psychological testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Failure to pass this test is a basis for removal from the position.

You 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.

In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years.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 cla ming 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%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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.