Park Resource Ranger, DCNR (Seasonal) - Laurel Hill State Park

Salary

$18.46 Hourly

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51176-74740

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Laurel Hill Prk Complex

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

74740

Position Number

00037832

Union

UGSOA

Bargaining Unit

R1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00386207

Bureau / Division

CN Laurel Hill Prk Complex

Worksite Address

1454 Laurel Hill Park Road

City

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15501

Contact Name

OA, CE Section Intake Division

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is on the lookout for a personable, ambitious, and reliable professional to join the team as a seasonal Park Resource Ranger at Laurel Hill State Park. This is an extraordinary opportunity in which you will play a vital role in enhancing park operations and outdoor recreation, all while maintaining safe conditions for our visitors. Your dedicated efforts will help to protect natural resources and ensure that every guest has a positive experience. If you are passionate about nature and enjoy sharing your enthusiasm with others, this may be the position you have been searching for!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps keep Laurel Hill State Park safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all visitors by providing information, monitoring park areas, and supporting emergency response. Through your work, you will support education, maintenance, and visitor assistance across the entire park complex. As a seasonal Park Resource Ranger, you will perform the following duties:

• Visitor Assistance: Provide information, answer questions, and guide visitors through park rules, safety practices, and available activities
• Safety Monitoring: Inspect park facilities, trails, and beach areas to identify hazards and maintain safe conditions
• Emergency Response: Respond to incidents, administer first aid or CPR, and contact emergency personnel when necessary
• Resource Protection: Educate visitors on proper use of park areas and help maintain signs, boundaries, and environmental features
• Program Support: Assist with guided hikes, environmental education programs, and organized group activities
• General Maintenance: Perform basic upkeep such as cleaning work areas, checking equipment, and reporting building or grounds issues

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Work will be scheduled 37.5 hours/5 days per week. Scheduled days/shifts will vary based on operational needs and will include a 30-minute lunch. This position is required to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts deemed necessary to meet seasonal needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• All employees must obtain valid certification in standard first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR approved by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent within 60 days of employment.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.