NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
DCNR Ranger Trainee
Bedford County, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$22.53/hr - $22.53/hrThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is offering a full-time Seasonal DCNR Ranger Trainee position at Shawnee State Park. This role involves a comprehensive one-year training program focusing on public interaction, customer service, and essential conservation principles, while also covering law enforcement practices relevant to the DCNR Ranger role.
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Responsibilities
Engaging in a comprehensive one-year training program that combines formal education with practical, on-the-job experience to cultivate essential skills in public interaction and customer service
Gaining insights into contemporary issues and advancements in outdoor recreation and conservation, as well as foundational knowledge of conservation principles, environmental education, public safety, and the relevant policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Department
Assisting in the patrolling of park areas and facilities, responding to various situations that may arise, such as safety concerns, visitor assistance requests, emergencies, and potential violations of Commonwealth or park regulations
Maintaining detailed monthly and daily logs that document the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, and equipment, as well as visitor safety incidents, citations, arrests, accidents, and attendance records
Preparing permits for launching, mooring, and camping by inputting data into the Reservation and Revenue System, collecting fees, and ensuring the accuracy of daily receipts while assisting in the preparation of financial transmittals and bank deposits
Qualification
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
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NEOGOV
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