Park Ranger - Full-Time - REGION 1

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

• Provides visitor services which include education and information regarding various topics such as recreational opportunities andsafety.

• Observes,collectsand reportsinformationthataffectsdivisionfacilitiesandusers.
• 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.
• Assistswithspecialeventsandprojectsinanyregion.
• Assistsinnaturalresourcerestorationprojectsasdirected.
• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily.Therequirementslisted below are representative of the knowledge,skill and/or abilityrequired.

• 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 ManagemenUAdministration, 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.

The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob, theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtostand, walk, sit,talkand hear.Theemployeefrequently is required to taste or smell.Theemployee is occasionallyrequired to use hands to finger,handle or feel objects,tools or controls; reach withhandsor arms;and stoop,kneel, crouchor crawl.Specificvisionabilitiesrequired bythisjobincludeclosevision, 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 hand-held equipment, up to twenty (20) pounds, for prolonged periods of time.
• PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)mustbewornwhenapplicable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee 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 lo inclement weather, extreme heal, cold, snow, ice and rain.

• Will work at various sites as assigned.

• Required to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

• Beavailableforallemergenciesoutsideofnormalworkinghours.
• Musiwearprovideduniform.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.