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NEOGOV · 8 hours ago

DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) - Memorial Lake State Park Complex

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking for a passionate individual to join their Memorial Lake State Park Complex team as a Seasonal DCNR Ranger Trainee. This role involves engaging with the public and enforcing park rules and regulations to preserve natural resources while participating in formal training and gaining essential skills.

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Responsibilities

Assist with patrols of the park and its facilities
Respond appropriately to any situation which may arise, including safety issues, park visitors that require assistance, emergencies, and violations of Commonwealth or park laws, rules, or regulations
Complete monthly and daily logs including the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, equipment, visitor safety, incidents, citations, arrests, accidents and attendance
Prepare launching, mooring, and camping permits by entering the information into the Reservation and Revenue System
Collect fees and assist in the preparation of transmittals by checking daily receipts for accuracy and making bank deposits

Qualification

Natural resource managementLaw enforcement trainingFirst aid certificationVisitor services experienceCustomer serviceReading comprehensionWritten communication

Required

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
You 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
This position requires employees to successfully pass a physical fitness test within 6 months of the start of employment
You must meet the PA residency requirement
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

Benefits

No healthcare benefits
There is not an option to buy into health care benefits.
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eight weeks of paid parental leave
Military leave
Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
Flexible work schedules
Work-from-home opportunities

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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