DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) - Oil Creek State Park

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Venango County, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Become a DCNR Ranger Trainee with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and start a career that blends service, safety, and the outdoors! This role gives you hands-on training while helping visitors enjoy Pennsylvania state parks. You will grow your abilities and take on meaningful responsibilities while learning at Oil Creek State Park. Join a team that cares about people and natural resources!

Requirements

Minimum of 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 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 An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
Must possess an active motor vehicle license.
Must successfully complete a structured law enforcement training program to obtain authority in exercising the powers of arrest during the trainee period.
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.
Must pass psychological testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)).
Must pass Pennsylvania State Police and FBI Criminal Background Checks.
Must meet the PA residency requirement.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Must pass a background investigation.
Must pass a physical fitness test within 6 months of the start of employment.

Responsibilities

Monitor park grounds, trails, and facilities to support visitor safety and promote awareness of rules
Provide helpful information to visitors and maintain a professional presence in the park
Develop skills needed for law enforcement tasks under supervision
Assist in first aid, search efforts, and traffic direction during critical situations
Record daily activities and monthly logs, incidents, and observations for park documentation