Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  50410207

Description Activated On:  10/23/2025 11:44:32 AM


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. 

Internships at Ohiopyle State Park will provide experiences in park management, GIS, environmental education, recreation programming, invasive species, general facilities operation and maintenance, emergency response and other park related experiences.

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 assist park staff in facilitating public programming and educational programs.
This will include gathering materials, helping facilitators, and assisting with aquatic activities. Provide friendly visitor contact in the Ohiopyle Visitor Center. Assist with preparation and execution of trail days and large events. Will participate in the active treatment of invasive species on both land and water. Intern will also assist with any GIS collection or research of park history. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position

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.

Needs to be able to know who to contact in an emergency.
Need to be able to give accurate information about Ohiopyle and Surrounding Area.
Ability to determine which park personnel to contact incase of emergency and when to contact 911.

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:

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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. Map Reading
 2. Operate Commonwealth Vehicle
 3. Operate Office Equipment
 4. Traverse Rough & Uneven Terrain
 5. Navigate Trails
 6. Work in Day & Night Conditions
 7. Class C Drivers License
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