Park Resource Ranger

Full Job Description

Are you in search of a thrilling seasonal role with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, where you can immerse yourself in nature while engaging with a diverse community? The Park Resource Ranger position could be your ideal opportunity. In this capacity, you will interact with park visitors, offering insights into park amenities, recreational options, historical context, ecological features, and the surrounding landscape. Seize this chance to contribute significantly to the visitor experience at Codorus State Park, ensuring a safe and delightful atmosphere for everyone.

Requirements

In this role at Codorus State Park, you will undertake a variety of tasks focused on public engagement and safety within State Park operations and outdoor recreation.

Your responsibilities will include interacting with park visitors to address inquiries about facilities, recreational activities, park history, and environmental features of the area.

You will utilize the parks reservation and revenue system to check in campers and process pool patrons at the ticket booth. You will provide basic first aid to injured visitors as needed.

Additionally, you will ensure that visitors understand park rules, regulations, and procedures, notifying the Park Manager or DCNR Ranger of any incidents that require elevated law enforcement.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• The season runs from approximately March 2026, until November 2026, at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Work schedule will vary based on operational needs at 37.5 hours per week and will include a 30-minute lunch. This position is required to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts deemed necessary to meet seasonal needs.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position requires all employees to 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.
• 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.

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).

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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• 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.