Park Resource Ranger, DCNR (Seasonal) - Beltzville State Park

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is actively looking to hire a Park Resource Ranger to join their team. This role involves a diverse range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring public safety, protecting park facilities, providing excellent visitor services, and promoting awareness of regulations within Park Region #4, which is based at Beltzville State Park. The Park Resource Ranger will work under the guidance of the DCNR Ranger Supervisor, engaging with the public and contributing to the overall management and preservation of the park's natural resources. If you are passionate about conservation and enjoy working in an outdoor environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Do not miss your chance to apply!

In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring public safety by patrolling the park area, either by vehicle or on foot, to identify and address any issues that could threaten the health and safety of visitors. This includes inspecting park buildings, facilities, and grounds for potential safety hazards, taking immediate corrective action, posting warnings, or implementing control measures, and promptly reporting any concerns to your supervisor. Additionally, you will monitor visitor activities to ensure the appropriate use of park facilities, securing buildings and equipment to prevent vandalism and theft.

Your role will also involve providing essential information to park visitors regarding facilities, activities, rules, regulations, policies, historical context, and environmental features, as well as nearby state parks. You will be trained to deliver emergency care, including CPR and First Aid, and assist in locating lost individuals. Utilizing the reservation system and various computer programs, you will issue permits for launching, mooring, camping, and pavilion reservations, while also managing transactions at pool facilities through a cash register.

Furthermore, you will play a key role in promoting regulation awareness by informing visitors of park policies and encouraging voluntary compliance. You will collaborate with enforcement agencies as needed and perform traffic and crowd control duties, reporting any violations of laws or park regulations to DCNR Rangers or the Park Manager. Effective communication is crucial; you will adhere to proper radio procedures, keeping radio traffic minimal while ensuring that supervisors, ranger staff, maintenance personnel, and clerical staff are informed of any park-related issues that may impact their responsibilities.

Lastly, you will be tasked with maintaining detailed monthly and daily logs that document the status and condition of facilities, equipment, and visitor safety. It is essential that all equipment, including uniforms and park vehicles, is utilized professionally and in accordance with departmental and bureau policies and procedures.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately March 2026.
• 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
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:

• This position requires 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.