Park Ranger - Part-Time - REGION 3

Montgomery County•Norristown, PA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

A Park Ranger provides public information and assistance, public safety, resource protection, interpretive programming and assists in light maintenance at all division facilities. This role involves educating the public about recreational opportunities and safety, observing and reporting on facility conditions, enforcing rules and regulations, and organizing recreational and interpretive programs. The position also includes crowd and traffic control, performing routine patrols via various methods, assisting other agencies, and completing various logs and reports. Light maintenance tasks such as trash removal and restroom cleaning are also part of the duties. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with special events, natural resource restoration, providing emergency aid, and potentially supervising volunteers.

Requirements

Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Must be able to read/write/speak English.
Must project a pleasant and professional presence when interacting with the public.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
Successfully pass the PA State Police Criminal Record Check.
Must possess good problem-solving ability and good judgment.
Must be able to complete assigned work within deadlines.
Must be familiar with all pertinent PA Fish & Boat and PA Game Commission regulations as well as local ordinances.

Nice To Haves

Experience in resource protection, visitor services, outdoor education and/or emergency services preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Park Management/Administration, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides visitor services which include education and information regarding various topics such as recreational opportunities and safety.
Observes, collects and reports information that affects division facilities and users.
Educates the public about all division Rules and Regulations and enforces as needed.
Organizes and performs recreational and interpretative programming.
Responsible for crowd and traffic control within division facilities/events.
Performs individual routine patrols by vehicle, bicycle, foot, utility vehicle and boat in a variety of weather conditions.
Assists all local, county, state and federal agencies as needed.
Performs daily vehicle/equipment check and completes daily patrol logs, incident reports, attendance counts and maintenance request forms.
Assists in light maintenance including but not limited to trash pick-up and removal, restroom cleaning and snow removal.
Assists with special events and projects in any region.
Assists in natural resource restoration projects as directed.
Provides emergency aid as trained for all visitors and contacts local EMS as needed.
May supervise volunteers and/or community service workers.
Required to take training as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.