Park Ranger - Full-Time - REGION 2

About the role

A Park Ranger provides public information and assistance, public safety, resource protection, interpretive programming and assists in light maintenance at all division facilities.

Essential Duties And 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.
• Affords assistance to all local, county, state and federal agencies as needed.
• Completes daily vehicle/equipment check and completes daily patrol logs, incident reports, attendance counts and maintenance request forms.
• Affords assistance in light maintenance including but not limited to trash pick-up and removal, restroom cleaning and snow removal.
• Affords assistance with special events and projects in any region.
• Affords assistance in natural resource restoration projects as directed.
• Provides emergency aid as trained for all visitors and contacts local EMS as needed.
• Might supervise volunteers and/or community service workers.

Qualification Requirements

• Experience in resource protection, visitor services, outdoor education and/or emergency services preferred.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Park Management/Administration, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences or related fields preferred.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Have the ability to climb, stoop, bend, reach, walk, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least up to fifty (50) pounds (repeatedly).
• Must be able to lift and use various pieces of handheld equipment, up to twenty (20) pounds, for prolonged periods of time.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when applicable.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• This position will be in the field.
• A Park Ranger may experience the following:
  • Occasional exposure to chemicals, hazardous vegetation (poison ivy, etc.) and other hazards (animals, bees, etc.) when performing their responsibilities.
  • Exposure to inclement weather, extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain.
  • Will work at various sites as assigned.
• Required to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
• Be available for all emergencies outside of normal working hours;
• Must wear provided uniform.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.