Park Resource Ranger, DCNR (Seasonal) - Ohiopyle State Park

Full Job Description

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is on the lookout for a personable, ambitious, and reliable professional to join the team as a Park Resource Ranger at Ohiopyle State Park.

This is an extraordinary opportunity in which you will play a vital role in enhancing park operations and outdoor recreation, all while ensuring a safe experience for our visitors.

Your focus will be on encouraging park visitors to enjoy the park’s amazing facilities responsibly and safely.

If you are passionate about nature and enjoy sharing your enthusiasm with others, this may be the position you have been searching for!

Requirements

As a Park Resource Ranger at Ohiopyle State Park, you will employ exceptional customer service skills to greet park visitors and answer questions regarding park facilities, environmental features, recreational and program schedules, as well as explain park regulations and the importance of protecting park resources.

You will be responsible for monitoring park operations to ensure the safety of visitors and proper use of park facilities.

This will be accomplished through the use of state park motor vehicles and watercrafts, in addition to utilizing a bicycle or maneuvering the grounds on foot.

Strong critical thinking skills are exercised to respond to emergency situations or requests for assistance from employees or visitors.

Showcase your organizational abilities through the coordination and facilitation of special events, assisting in research projects, and tending to the maintenance of public rescue equipment and public safety first aid kits.

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 November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay.

The employee will automatically be returned to employment in April 2027.

Work will be scheduled 37.5 hours/5 days per week. Scheduled days/shifts will vary based on operational needs 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.

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:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position is required 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.

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.

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).

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.