Park Resource Ranger, DCNR; Seasonal - Weiser Forest District

Overview

THE POSITION Become part of a team that helps people enjoy nature while keeping the forest safe! As a Park Resource Ranger with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will help care for unique river island campsites. This position gives you the chance to work outdoors, assist visitors, and help protect forest resources. You will support safety, maintain facilities, and take part in important conservation work.

Apply today and take pride in protecting natural spaces and encouraging safe adventures!

• Island Maintenance:
  Maintain river island campsites, infrastructure, and boating equipment
• Resource Inventory:
  Use Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System tools to document island conditions and natural features
• Visitor Support:
  Meet with recreationists to provide information, answer questions, and issue permits
• Safety Patrol:
  Patrol forest lands, inspect facilities, and report issues to managers or rangers
• Emergency Response:
  Assist with search and rescue efforts, as well as administer first aid and CPR
• Fire Assistance:
  Support fire suppression, prescribed burns, and fire prevention activities

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026, with leave without pay and automatic return to employment March 2027.
• Days and shifts will vary due to the nature of the position. You will work 37.5 hours and 5 days per week, including weekends and holidays.
• Telework:
  There is no option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for notices.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position requires obtaining 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.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information, follow the Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; eligibility must be shown on the application with detailed experience/education.
• If you claim education, attach college transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
• All materials and interview responses must reflect your own experience. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation only; using AI to misrepresent information or during interviews is not permitted.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For more, visit the PA employment page.

• 711 (for 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 with the interviewer in advance of the interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. It 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 other protected categories.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.
• Your score is based on the information you provide in your application and responses to supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information; otherwise your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified.
• You may apply/test only once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.