Park Resource Ranger

Full Job Description

Are you interested in an opportunity to assist the public while out in nature? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking for a seasonal Park Resource Ranger.

This role is integral to enhancing guest experience at the different facilities at Moraine State Park Complex, where you will provide essential public services and promote outdoor recreational activities.

As a Park Resource Ranger, ensuring the safety of guests and proper use of park resources is vital to create a welcoming environment.

If you are passionate about working with the public while protecting the natural beauty of our parks, this opportunity is for you. Apply today!

Requirements

In this position, you are responsible for public safety work in the field of State Park operations and outdoor recreation in order to promote the safe utilization of facilities at Moraine State Park Complex. Duties include providing information, rules, and regulations to park visitors, directing park visitors away from hazardous and unsafe conditions, and educating patrons on the use of park resources and facilities in a designated area. You will maintain and monitor publicly-accessible rescue equipment and public safety-first aid kits. Rangers respond to emergency situations, including water and automobile accidents and, in cases of emergency, make appropriate notification to emergency personnel while administering first-aid as necessary. Additionally, you will inspect park grounds, buildings, structures and facilities for security and safety issues, reporting violations to appropriate personnel.

This position also serves as the primary contact at the Marina, McConnells Mill Historic Gristmill and Park Office when needed. You will assist with the clerical functions at the Park's two marinas. This involves processing mooring reservations, including receiving payment, utilizing waiting list and transfer list features to assign slips in the correct order, processing early departures, and issuing refunds. Park Resource Rangers will check on marina patrons and issue mooring permits, assign mooring decals, and inspect boats at the beginning of the season and throughout the season as needed.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits.

The season runs from approximately April 2026 until October 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. Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week and will include a 30-minute lunch.

• Work may be scheduled on weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed.

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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.
• 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.