Park Resource Ranger, DCNR
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
- Agency: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
- Location: PA
- Type: Full-Time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-01-28
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Park Resource Ranger, DCNR
Salary
$18.46 Hourly
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Limited Term Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-41016-74740
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN St Prk
Opening Date
01/20/2026
Closing Date
2/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
74740
Position Number
00165367
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
R1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00386000
Bureau / Division
Bureau of State Parks
Worksite Address
400 Market Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17101
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
ra-oaceintakesec@pa.gov
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THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is on the lookout for a personable, ambitious, and reliable professional to join the team as a Park Resource Ranger. This is an extraordinary opportunity in which you will play a vital role in the state parks Organized Group Camp (OGC) program. If you are passionate about nature and enjoy sharing your enthusiasm with others, this may be the position you have been searching for!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Park Resource Ranger at the Bureau of State Parks, Central Office, you will travel and collect data at each of our Organized Group Camp (OGC) parks and inventory of our 100’s of historic structures at Hickory Run, French Creek, Blue Knob, Laurel Hill, and Raccoon Creek state parks. You will perform data collection to include: interior and exterior photographs of structures; update inventory sheets of building specs at each structure; collect GPS points where needed; and evaluate project needs list for each structure (i.e. no utilities, broken door, broken window, leaking roof, other misc. damage, ADA needs). Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:This is a limited term, full-time position - 37.5 hours per week. Position will end October 31, 2026.Shift hours and days vary due to operational need, with a 30-minute lunchWeekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per weekTelework: 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
QUALIFICATIONSSpecial Requirements:This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.All employees 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 within 60 days of employment.Other Requirements:You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation.This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this po