Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 50410206	Description Activated On: 10/17/2025 3:02:50 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.

This position is assigned to the Bureau of State Parks, State Park Regional Office # 2, The position reports to the Assistant Regional Manager. This internship will provide a broad exposure to all aspects of state park operations and management. This position will also assist regional staff in various projects while gaining experience in park operations, natural resources management and GIS data gathering and input.

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.

Work with park and region 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 and region staff by interpreting and applying park operation rules, and policies and procedures.
Provide ideas in developing, presenting to employees and insuring implementation of
operating policies, standards and guidelines to manage regional equipment inventory.
Work with park and region staff with preparing letters, reports, and correspondence as required.
Assist with special events and work with volunteers.
Participate in park inspections and swimming beach/pool inspections and complete written reports.
Wear personal protection equipment where required.
Operate a state vehicle from work headquarters to various parks.
Maintains a relationship with other Regional and park staff.
Attend meetings with park staff.
Engage with the visiting public through contacts both in the office and field. Provide outstanding customer service to ensure a memorable visit.
Assist a licensed pesticide applicator in treating invasive species and or participate in the mechanical removal of invasive species.
Performs special projects and other duties as required or 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.

Intern will work under the direction of the supervisor. The position has considerable
freedom and exercises independent judgment to utilize personal knowledge, skills, technical knowledge, and initiative to attain goals, objectives, and desired results.

Work assignments and projects are often self-generated upon identification of problems or situations. Employee updates supervisor as needed or as scheduled on activities or special issues. Work is reviewed during or upon completion of assignments.

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:

1. Must have experience working with the entire suite of Microsoft 365 environment.
2. A knowledge of the outdoors and natural systems is preferred

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

Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Read and comprehend documents, instructions, and correspondence and prepare written reports.
2.	Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
3.	Traverse uneven and rough terrain.Work in various climatic conditions
4.	Use a computer and software applications.
5.	Work effectively with others.Maintain effective working relationships.
6.	Gather & analyze data. Travel to various work locations
7.	Compose written materials and compile data for report creation.
8.	Prepare for and conduct meetings and trainings.
9.	Analyze and interpret policies, regulations, and standards.
10.	Understand and follow oral and written instructions.