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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50288005 |
Description Activated On: 10/24/2025 1:41:59 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. Assist park staff in various projects while gaining experience in Environmental Education, Park Operations, Resource Management, and Administration. |
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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. Intern will be headquartered at Hills Creek State Park, but may perform work throughout the entire Hills Creek State Park Complex, which includes Hills Creek State Park, Lyman Run State Park, Leonard Harrison State Park, Colton Point State Park, Patterson State Park, Denton Hill State Park, and Cherry Springs State Park. Engage with the visiting public through contacts both in the office and field. Provide outstanding customer service to ensure a memorable visit. Assist in the development and presentation of environmental education and interpretive programs and activities and assist in the development of interpretive program plans and recreational program plans, program coordination, exhibit and interpretive information and development in Hills Creek State Park Complex. Work with park staff to learn how to manage a park’s natural resources, which includes the preparation, maintenance and adherence to a park’s resource management plans. Work with park staff by interpreting and applying statewide park operation rules, regulations, and policies and procedures. Work with park staff to learn how to direct a maintenance program to ensure park grounds, structures, facilities, and equipment are properly maintained. Learn how staff participates in law enforcement activities using the Crimes Code, Vehicle Code and Fish and Game laws within State Parks. Make contacts with public to ensure that State Park rules and regulations are upheld. Assist with special events and work with volunteers. Wear personal protection equipment where required. Operate a state vehicle from work headquarters to various parks. May be required to perform other special project work as necessary. |
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. Intern will work under direction of immediate supervisor |
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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. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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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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