Park Resource Ranger, DCNR (Seasonal) – Reed Gap State Park Complex

Reference #: 4636748
THE POSITION
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated individual to join the team at Reed Gap State Park Complex. If you are flexible with your work hours, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to contribute to a beloved destination for visitors, then there may be an exciting opportunity waiting for you at Reed Gap State Park Complex.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will engage in public safety responsibilities by patrolling, observing, directing, and monitoring the swimming areas within the Reeds Gap State Park Complex to uphold order and ensure the safety of all visitors. The individual in this position will undertake a range of public safety tasks aimed at fostering the secure use of recreational amenities throughout the Reeds Gap State Park Complex, which encompasses Reeds Gap, Poe Valley, and Poe Paddy State Parks. These responsibilities are essential for safeguarding park visitors and facilities while facilitating positive public interactions within the Reeds Gap State Park Complex.

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 may vary due to operational need, with a 30-minute lunch.
Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:

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 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 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:

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 INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (al o 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.