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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00076038 |
Description Activated On: 2/3/2026 4:42:09 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. Seasonal Non-law enforcement position performing public contact, public service, and public safety work, providing visitors with information regarding the programs, resources, facilities, and activities available to them at Gifford Pinchot State Park as well as other state park or state forest lands. Communicates and monitors visitor compliance with park regulations and rules related to the use of Bureau of State Park lands. In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years. |
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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. PATROLS Work involves patrolling the grounds, boundaries, and facilities of Gifford Pinchot State Park, to ensure compliance with Bureau rules and regulations and ensure visitor safety. Informs a Park Manager or a DCNR Ranger immediately when encountered with a situation that requires law enforcement action. Work may involve the operation of motor vehicles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and boats, in order to patrol the park’s grounds. Conducts foot patrols of the campground, park trails, and day use areas, including two foot patrols of the Quaker Race Day Use swimming area per shift during the swimming season. Inspects buildings, structures, and other facilities to ensure security and safety. Ensures visitor safety, correcting safety hazards when found or bringing them to the attention of park management or the maintenance staff. Performs light maintenance as it pertains to public safety and public information. Ensures that the park’s natural resources are protected and being utilized properly by the visiting public. Provides assistance to visitors as needed, both in a visitor service capacity and a first-responder capacity. Ensures that park posters, bulletin boards, and signs are current and in good condition, so that information for visitors is clearly being communicated. Ensures assigned equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean and professional condition. PUBLIC RELATIONS Presents a professional image to the general public through adherence to the Bureau’s mission, professional language and conduct, uniform appearance, vehicle cleanliness and preparedness, a thorough knowledge of the park and its operations, a confident and helpful demeanor, verbal and telephone skills, and practiced visitor service skills. Provides information and assistance to park visitors, as well as assists in maintaining the clarity of posted information for the visiting public. Maintains proficiency as a public guide by exercising and conveying a thorough knowledge of the park, the park's natural environment, and the park's history, as well as park rules and regulations. Staffs park offices and visitor centers, greeting and assisting the public as needed. Successfully utilizes the Bureau’s online reservation system to facilitate reservations and other customer service functions. May assist the park's Environmental Education Specialist in preparing for, facilitating, and presenting interpretive and recreational programs for the public. Works directly with volunteers in organizing and/or supporting their efforts, and works with campground hosts to best facilitate a quality camping experience for visitors. EMERGENCIES Responds to emergency situations in a manner that’s consistent with park policy, by utilizing the Emergency Manual for Gifford Pinchot State Park. Makes swift decisions and takes immediate corrective action when presented with an emergency situation including (but not limited to), search & rescue operations, boating and swimming rescues, vehicle accidents, traumatic injuries, as well as other accidents and injuries. Upon notification of an emergency, contacts and coordinates with park staff to ensure swift and proper response, rescue, treatment, scene securement, and other corrective actions. During emergencies, ensures the safety and protection of visitors and the resource. Provides first aid and CPR consistent with current certifications. Directs traffic as needed. PREPAREDNESS Assists in ensuring that the park’s staff is prepared to respond to all emergency situations and to deal with specific challenges the park presents to emergency response. Maintains vehicles, ensuring that they are well-equipped to respond to potential emergencies specific to Gifford Pinchot State Park. Maintains patrol boats and related equipment, ensuring everything is in working order and prepared to respond to any lake emergency. Assists in keeping an inventory of medical supplies. Assists in ensuring that the park’s AEDs are in constant working order. REPORTS AND INSPECTIONS Completes monthly and daily logs, including the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, equipment, visitor safety, incidents, accidents, maintenance, and attendance. Assists in maintaining a property log and lost and found articles. Reports attendance, ensures working order of vehicle counting equipment. Prepares incident logs as required, utilizing the Bureau’s Incident Report Database and Gifford Pinchot’s in-house Incident Report processing method. May assist in the recording of samples and meter readings at either the park’s Water Treatment Plant or Waste Water Treatment Plant, when an operator is not on duty. May assist in the collection, documentation, proper handling, and delivery of lake water samples for the public swimming beach. Assists in ensuring the park’s public swimming facilities are maintained in a manner consistent with Bureau policy by utilizing the Bureau’s Beach Inspection form. Assists in maintaining the radio equipment inventor. MISCELLANEOUS This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, in order to fulfill the Bureau’s mission. |
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. Determines if park rules and regulations are being violated and informs Park Manager or DCNR Ranger if law enforcement action is warranted. Recognizes and addresses concerns affecting the safety and security of park visitors and other staff. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations, making swift decisions and taking immediate corrective action, including (but not limited to), search & rescue operations, boating and swimming rescues, vehicle accidents, traumatic injuries, as well as other accidents and injuries. Determines appropriate answers to questions from the public, regarding the park’s features and activities. |
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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: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. First Aid certification 3. Adult, Child and Infant CPR 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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