Park Ranger Part-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.

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.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 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.
• Experience in resource protection, visitor services, outdoor education and/or emergency services preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and 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

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to taste or smell.
• 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: close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Must be able 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 hand‑held equipment, up to twenty (20) pounds, for prolonged periods.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when applicable.

Work Environment

• Field‑based position; work occurs at various sites as assigned.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals, hazardous vegetation (poison ivy, etc.) and other hazards (animals, bees, etc.).
• Exposure to inclement weather, extreme heat, cold, snow, ice and rain.
• Required to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
• Must be available for emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Must wear provided uniform.
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud.