DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) - Little Pine State Park

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DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) - Little Pine State Park

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DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) - Little Pine State Park

Salary

$23.15 Hourly

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56564-74745

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Little Pine St Prk

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

74745

Position Number

00097136

Union

PSRA

Bargaining Unit

R4

Pay Group

RG28

Bureau / Division Code

00386114

Bureau / Division

Little Pine State Park

Worksite Address

4205 Little Pine Creek Road

City

Waterville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17776

Contact Name

Rachel Beam

Contact Email

racbeam@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
The DCNR Ranger Trainee role with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers a chance to build strong skills while supporting Little Pine State Park. This position provides hands-on learning that helps you grow into a confident and capable Ranger. You will take part in important tasks that protect visitors and park resources. This opportunity sets the foundation for a rewarding future in public service.Watch this video to see how DCNR Rangers make Pennsylvania a better place to work, live and play!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on guided training that prepares you to support public contact, visitor safety, park protection, and law enforcement at Little Pine State Park and nearby areas. You will build the skills needed to respond to park needs and assist visitors in a variety of situations. As a DCNR Ranger Trainee, you will perform the following duties:Park Support: Assist with patrols of park grounds, facilities, and boundaries to ensure visitor safety and rule complianceVisitor Assistance: Provide information, help visitors with concerns, and prepare permits and related documentsEmergency Response: Respond to accidents, safety issues, and urgent situations and assist with first aid as requiredLog Completion: Record daily and monthly details on facilities, equipment, incidents, attendance, and safety conditionsRule Enforcement: Support enforcement of park regulations, state laws, and safety requirements under supervisionWork Schedule and Additional Information:This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until December 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch.Days and shifts may vary to include holidays and weekends. Will work 40 hours per week.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Completion of 15 college credits in natu