The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to hire a Ranger Trainee to work in Buchanan Forest District. In this role, you will undergo a comprehensive training program that combines formal instruction with practical experience. The training will focus on developing your skills in public interaction, customer service, outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental education, and law enforcement. Your responsibilities will include conducting park patrols, addressing safety concerns, assisting park visitors, enforcing laws and regulations, and maintaining accurate records. Additionally, you will be involved in issuing permits, collecting fees, and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions.
Deadline to apply is March 7, 2024.
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Posted: March 1, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Intern
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking for a motivated student passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. In your role as the DEIB Intern, your main responsibility will be to assist and advance the efforts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) by implementing a three-year DEIB Integration Plan. Your focus will be on five key areas, namely DEIB Learning, Community Engagement, Equitable Funding and Accessibility, Untold Stories of DCNR Lands, and Career Pipelines/Workforce Development.
Deadline to apply is March 12, 2024.
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Posted: March 1, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Research Scientist
Bat Conservation International (BCI) seeks a Research Scientist to join BCI’s Science Team. The Research Scientist will join a dynamic organization and a highly progressive team of conservation scientists, reporting to the Director of White-nose Syndrome Research but located in State College, Pennsylvania, where they will work alongside biologists at Pennsylvania Game Commission. BCI is a distributed organization with staff across the United States and the Research Scientist must be located in and/or near State College, Pennsylvania.
Deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.
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Posted: February 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Summer Environmental Intern
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC), an interstate water resources management agency, seeks a summer environmental intern to assist with water quality and biological monitoring activities based out of its Harrisburg office. Primary duties of the position include performing field data collection, compiling and entering data, supporting data analysis activities and maintaining equipment.
Deadline to apply is March 17, 2024.
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Posted: February 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Wildlife Diversity – Assistant Fish Biologist
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is hiring a Wildlife Diversity – Assistant Fish Biologist. Functions as an Wildlife Diversity Assistant Fish Biologist for the WVDNR Aquatic Community Assessment and Restoration Program (ACARP) include investigating patterns of fish diversity and abundance, habitat quality and availability, water chemistry, aquatic invertebrate community dynamics; and identifying and implementing recovery actions for WV’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN).
Deadline to apply is March 8, 2024.
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Posted: February 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Wildlife Diversity Fisheries Resource Specialist
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is hiring two Wildlife Diversity Fisheries Resource Specialists. The Wildlife Diversity Fisheries Resource Specialists will investigate patterns of fish diversity and abundance, habitat quality and availability, water chemistry, aquatic invertebrate community dynamics; and identify and implement recovery actions for WV’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN).
Deadline to apply is March 8, 2024.
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Posted: February 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment
DCNR Ranger – Buchanan Forest District
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is seeking applicants for a permanent ranger position at Buchanan Forest District. This position involves enforcing park rules and regulations and providing information to park visitors concerning park history, facilities, local attractions, etc.
Deadline to apply is March 7, 2024.
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Posted: February 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment
DCNR Ranger – Caledonia State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is seeking applicants for a permanent ranger position at Caledonia State Park. This position involves enforcing park rules and regulations and providing information to park visitors concerning park history, facilities, local attractions, etc.
Deadline to apply is March 5, 2024.
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Posted: February 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment
DCNR Ranger Trainee – Buchanan Forest District
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to hire a Ranger Trainee to work in Buchanan Forest District. In this role, you will undergo a comprehensive training program that combines formal instruction with practical experience. The training will focus on developing your skills in public interaction, customer service, outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental education, and law enforcement. Your responsibilities will include conducting park patrols, addressing safety concerns, assisting park visitors, enforcing laws and regulations, and maintaining accurate records. Additionally, you will be involved in issuing permits, collecting fees, and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions.
Deadline to apply is March 7, 2024.
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Posted: February 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment
DCNR Ranger Trainee – Caledonia State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to hire a Ranger Trainee to work in the Caledonia State Park. In this role, you will undergo a comprehensive training program that combines formal instruction with practical experience. The training will focus on developing your skills in public interaction, customer service, outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental education, and law enforcement. Your responsibilities will include conducting park patrols, addressing safety concerns, assisting park visitors, enforcing laws and regulations, and maintaining accurate records. Additionally, you will be involved in issuing permits, collecting fees, and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions.
Deadline to apply is March 5, 2024.
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Posted: February 23, 2024 · Leave a Comment
DCNR Park Resource Ranger – Ohiopyle State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Park Resource Ranger at Ohiopyle State Park. As a Park Resource Ranger, you will perform a wide variety of public safety, facilities protection, visitor service, and regulation awareness activities. You will guide park visitors away from any potential hazards or unsafe areas, as well as assist visitors by providing maps, directions, and answers to any questions they may have about the park’s recreational, historical, cultural, and natural attractions. You will report violations to appropriate personnel, ensure equipment and work areas are kept in a clean and safe condition, and respond to emergency situations to ensure visitor safety.
Deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.
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