Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Park Resource Ranger, DCNR (Seasonal) - Little Buffalo State Park in Newport, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4361462 THE POSITION The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a need for a responsible person willing to work for Little Buffalo State Park. If you can adapt to a non-traditional work schedule, work with people, and be a part of a place that is enjoyed by visitors, then Little Buffalo State Park has a position that may be of interest to you. Join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Park Resource Ranger, under the supervision of the Park Manager, is responsible for performing a variety of public safety and visitor services. These duties are designed to protect park visitors, park facilities, and provide public contact within the Little Buffalo State Park.
Your main responsibility is to engage with visitors at Little Buffalo State Park and provide information about park facilities, recreational schedules, park history, environmental features, and the surrounding area. Some of the duties will be to collect revenue, ensure compliance with park rules and regulations, and patrol the park using different modes of transportation such as motorized vehicles, bicycles, and on foot.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Seasonal Full-time employment without benefits.
This position works weekends from March thru November.
Due to 24/7 operations, candidate will work weekends, holidays, and all shifts as directed by Management at 37.5 hours/week.
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: No minimum experience and training required. Special Requirement: All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license. 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 within 60 days of employment.
Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: 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. You must pass a background investigation.
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). 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:
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711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due t a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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. 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.