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NEOGOV · 3 days ago

DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) - French Creek State Park Complex

Berks County, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.53/hr - $22.53/hr

0+ years exp

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking for a Seasonal DCNR Ranger Trainee to join the French Creek State Park Complex team. In this role, you will gain skills necessary to enforce park rules and regulations while interacting with the public and ensuring the preservation of natural resources.

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Responsibilities

Participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training to develop the necessary skills and techniques in the areas of public contact and customer service

Assist with patrols of the park and its facilities, and respond appropriately to any situation which may arise

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 sciences courseworkVisitor services experienceLaw enforcement trainingFirst aid certificationCPR certificationReport writingPatrolling skillsReading comprehensionCommunication skills

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

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