THE POSITION

Are you an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys helping others? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is excited to welcome a motivated and personable Park Resource Ranger to play a vital role in keeping our landscapes safe and welcoming for all of our visitors at Ricketts Glen State Park. Here, you will serve as the primary point of contact for park goers, providing all aspects of visitor services while also ensuring that public safety needs are being promptly addressed. If you are ready to combine your love for the outdoors with a commitment to public service, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Park Resource Ranger, your work will focus on providing professional visitor services, outdoor recreation services and information, and overall public safety. You will be responsible for traveling the park by vehicle, on foot, or by bicycle to address problems or concerns which may pose a threat to the health and safety of park visitors. You will inspect buildings, facilities, and grounds for safety hazards and immediately correct or control the hazard. You will also oversee visitor activities to ensure proper use of the park's facilities; educate visitors regarding park rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and assist with making visitor reservations and issuing permits. Within this role, you may be required to participate in providing emergency care for visitors and conducting search and rescue efforts. In addition, you will respond to visitor complaints or incidents, reporting any violations of the law to the Park Manager.

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.
• The work schedule will vary based on the seasonal needs of the position. Employees will work 37.5 hours per week across five days, with a 30-minute lunch, inclusive of holidays and weekends. This position is regularly assigned two consecutive days off during the middle of the week.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Guidelines.
• 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 pos