DCNR Ranger Trainee - Hickory Run State Park Complex

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Carbon County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position focuses on ensuring the safety of park visitors, protecting park resources, and providing public contact throughout the park. Within this role, you will gain the skills necessary to conduct patrol duties, provide emergency response, participate in law enforcement tasks, and assist visitors. As a seasonal DCNR Ranger Trainee, you will learn how to perform the following duties: Park Patrol: Conduct patrols by vehicle, boat, bike, or on foot to maintain visitor safety and resource protection. Visitor Assistance: Provide information, guidance, and support to park guests during their visits. Law Enforcement: Enforce park rules, investigate incidents, and work with partner agencies when needed. Emergency Response: Take charge during emergencies, administer first aid, and assist in rescues and traffic control. Reporting Tasks: Complete detailed logs, reports, and inspections related to facilities, equipment, and visitor activity.

Requirements

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 pass a background investigation
Must meet the PA residency requirement
Must be able to perform essential job functions
Must successfully pass a physical fitness test within 6 months of the start of employment

Nice To Haves

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
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
An equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

Conduct patrols by vehicle, boat, bike, or on foot to maintain visitor safety and resource protection
Provide information, guidance, and support to park guests during their visits
Enforce park rules, investigate incidents, and work with partner agencies when needed
Take charge during emergencies, administer first aid, and assist in rescues and traffic control
Complete detailed logs, reports, and inspections related to facilities, equipment, and visitor activity