Park Resource Ranger; Seasonal - Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Job Summary

Join a team that values service, safety, and the beauty of the outdoors! As a Park Resource Ranger with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will help create a positive experience for everyone who visits the park. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people and cares about protecting natural spaces. Your work will help maintain safe, enjoyable park environments for visitors of all ages.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to keeping Pine Grove Furnace State Park running smoothly!

This position supports safe, welcoming, and well maintained park operations by providing visitor guidance, safety support, and administrative assistance. As a Park Resource Ranger, you will perform the following duties:

• Visitor Support: Provide information, answer questions, and assist the public in person, by phone, and through email
• Administrative Tasks: Prepare documents, create reports, and use computer programs to support daily park operations
• Park Patrol: Monitor park grounds by vehicle, watercraft, bicycle, or foot to ensure safety and rule compliance
• Emergency Response: Assist with first aid, search and rescue, weather events, and traffic control when needed
• Facility Monitoring: Inspect buildings, trails, and structures to identify hazards and report or address issues
• Program Assistance: Support educational and recreational programs by helping with scheduling, set up, and presentation

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• 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 April 2026 until October 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment April 2027.
• Work hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Days and shifts will vary due to the seasonal nature of the position. You will work 37.5 hours, 5 days per week to include holidays and weekends.
• 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.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position requires employees obtain a 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 Guidelines.
• 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.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.