Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00012371

Description Activated On:  10/21/2025 3:12:35 PM


Position Purpose:
Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

Assists Environmental Education Specialists at a State Park.

Provides program planning, development, implementation, and other support related duties as assigned at Raccoon Creek State Park.

The primary area of focus will be Environmental Education and trail maintenance.

On occasion, heavy physical work is required and hazardous conditions are encountered. Work is sometimes performed in inclement weather. Hiking and climbing over rough terrain is necessary. Weekend work will be common and required.

Description of Duties:
Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Assists with developing lesson plans, event coordination, trail work, volunteer coordination and recruitment, as well as presenting programs to the public.

Learns about various positions in State Parks.

This position performs duties that are routinely executed seven days a week and will routinely be scheduled to work varying schedules, weekends, evenings and holidays as needed for park operations and to meet seasonal needs.

The direct report for this position will be Assistant Manager at Raccoon Creek State Park

Other work as assigned.

Decision Making:
Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

This intern will be assigned/assist in a work project from each work unit to meet the curriculum requirement from their College/University. This intern will be required to attend any meetings at the Park level, Regional Office & Central Office that is pertinent to their internship. Work times may vary.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

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Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

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  Class C Driver's License
 
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Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Operate a motor vehicle
 2. Traverse rough and uneven terrain
 3. Apply basic computer skills
 4. Obtain child abuse and criminal history clearances
 5. Communicate by phone & two way radio
 6. Communicate effectively with public/staff
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