JOB TITLE: PARK RESOURCE RANGER, DCNR

JOB CODE: 74740

DEFINITION: This is technical public safety work in State Park operations and outdoor recreation for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

An employee in this job performs a variety of public safety duties to promote the safe utilization of recreational facilities at a Pennsylvania state park. Work involves preparing and delivering informational presentations to park visitors and groups on subjects related to park facilities, features, programs, and operations; patrolling park grounds, boundaries, and facilities for safety and compliance; and directing traffic along roads, trails, and in parking areas. Work includes administering first-aid, artificial respiration, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of an emergency; participating in fire suppression activities; and assisting with search and rescue operations. Work also includes inspecting buildings and park structures for safety hazards and to ensure compliance with lease or permit conditions; and drafting permit agreements. Work may also include operating motorboats, utility terrain vehicles, and bicycles. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed for adherence to established policies, procedures, standards, and objectives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Meets with park visitors and special interest groups to answer questions and provide information regarding park facilities, recreational schedules, park history, environmental features, rules, regulations, policies, and directives.

• Prepares and delivers presentations to school groups, civic groups, sportsman’s associations, and other special interest groups on park history and activities.

• Assists Park Managers and DCNR Rangers in containing and controlling emergency situations.

• Notifies Park Managers or DCNR Rangers of issues requiring the involvement of law enforcement.

• Administers first-aid, artificial respiration, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to injured park visitors.

• Assists with search and rescue operations to locate lost and missing visitors on state park land.

• Patrols state park grounds, boundaries, and facilities, including beaches, pools, and high-use day and overnight areas, to verify safe operation and visitor compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

• Inspects buildings and park structures for safety hazards, takes action to mitigate or correct hazards, and reports issues to a supervisor or Park Manager.

• Directs motorists along roads, trails, and in parking areas.

• Issues camping, boating, pool, and other park service permits.

• Uses the reservation system and other customer service-related software to make reservations, issue permits, and collect fees.

• Prepares courtesy warnings, letters, memorandums, and correspondence; and prepares reports regarding daily park activities, visitor safety, incidents, maintenance, attendance and the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, and equipment.

• Assists with park maintenance work including litter pickup, sign painting, and trail marking.

• Operates motor vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, bicycles, and motorboats.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to various groups on subjects relevant to park operations and safety.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All positions require 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.