DCNR Ranger Trainee - Little Buffalo State Park
About The Position
Become a Seasonal DCNR Ranger Trainee with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and make a difference at Little Buffalo State Park. You will patrol park grounds, assist visitors, and learn important ranger skills through classroom and field training. Your work helps keep the park safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone. Step into a role where every day brings a new opportunity to support the outdoors. Watch this video to see how DCNR Rangers make Pennsylvania a better place to work, live and play! This position helps protect visitors and park resources by patrolling the grounds, providing assistance, and supporting law enforcement activities. The role includes public contact, safety responsibilities, and maintaining accurate reports and inspections.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- An equivalent combination of experience and training
- Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment
- Possession of an active motor vehicle license
- Successfully complete a structured law enforcement training program to obtain authority in exercising the powers of arrest during the trainee period
- 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
- Pass psychological testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI))
- Pass Pennsylvania State Police and FBI Criminal Background Checks
- Successfully pass a physical fitness test within 6 months of the start of employment
- Meet the PA residency requirement
- Be able to perform essential job functions
- Pass a background investigation
- Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance
Responsibilities
- Monitor grounds by vehicle, ATV, or boat to ensure safety and update signage throughout the park
- Provide information, staff offices, and register visitors using the reservation system
- Enforce park rules, investigate incidents, and prepare reports in cooperation with police and wildlife agencies
- Handle emergencies, provide first aid and CPR, direct traffic, and communicate with supervisors
- Prepare logs, incident reports, mileage sheets, and maintain park attendance records
- Inspect buildings and structures and ensure equipment and vehicles remain clean and organized
Benefits
- No healthcare benefits
- No option to buy into health care benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
