DCNR Ranger; Seasonal) Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center; DCNR

As a DCNR Ranger at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, you will take part in meaningful work that supports both visitors and the natural environment. This position offers a blend of public interaction, patrol duties, and law enforcement responsibilities. You will help keep the park safe while serving as a knowledgeable and friendly presence for guests. Step into a role where your commitment to service strengthens the park experience for everyone.

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This position helps protect park visitors, facilities, and natural resources by performing patrols, responding to emergencies, and enforcing park rules. It involves public interaction, safety monitoring, and maintaining detailed reports of daily activities. As a DCNR Ranger, you will perform the following duties:

• Park Patrols: Monitor grounds on foot, by vehicle, or by eBike to support safety and resource protection
• Visitor Support: Provide information, assistance, and professional service to guests throughout the park
• Law Enforcement: Enforce state laws and park regulations, investigate incidents, and complete required legal documentation
• Emergency Response: Take charge of search and rescue situations, administer first aid, and manage accident scenes
• Report Completion: Prepare logs, incident reports, and equipment records in an accurate and timely manner
• Facility Upkeep: Inspect buildings, maintain ranger equipment, and post necessary signage across the park

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 March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Employee will work 40 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.

• This posting is restricted to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources employees only.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the DCNR Ranger Trainee (commonwealth title) program; or
• Completion of a department approved law enforcement training program and 15 college credits in natural or environmental sciences, natural resource management, park management, parks or outdoor recreation, forestry, environmental education, ecology, wildlife management, or in a closely related field; or
• One year of experience as a forest or park ranger at a park or recreational facility which includes the authority to exercise the powers of arrest.

• must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• All employees must obtain commission as a State Park or State Forest Officer and maintain this commission for the duration of employment in this job.
• 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 during the probationary period.
• All employees must pass psychological testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Failure to pass this test is a basis for removal from the position.
• All employees must pass Pennsylvania State Police and FBI Criminal Background Checks. A record of conviction of a criminal offense for which more than one year in prison can be imposed as punishment is a basis for removal from the position.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 position is required to…