The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to hire a Ranger Trainee at Oil Creek State Park. This position involves participating in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to develop the necessary skills and techniques in the areas of public contact and customer service; current developments and issues in the areas of outdoor recreation and conservation; conservation principles; environmental education; public safety; departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and law enforcement, in order to perform the work of a DCNR Ranger. Specific duties will include assisting with patrols of the park and its facilities and responding appropriately to any situation that may arise. These situations may include safety issues, park visitors that require assistance, emergencies, and violations of Commonwealth or Park laws, rules, or regulations. Other duties may include completing monthly and daily logs, including the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, equipment, visitor safety, incidents, citations, arrests, accidents, and attendance; preparing launching, mooring, and camping permits by entering the information into the Reservation and Revenue System; and collecting fees and assisting in the preparation of transmittals by checking daily receipts for accuracy and making bank deposits.
Deadline to apply is April 5, 2024.
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Posted: April 1, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Conservation Aide – Penn Nursery
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Conservation Aide at Penn Nursery. In this position, you will help harvest tree seedlings by lifting them from beds, packing them in tubs for refrigerated storage, grading, bundling, and classifying them by species and size, placing quality seedlings on conveyor belts, discarding damaged ones, identifying species, and storing bundled seedlings on racks. You will also assist with nursery seedling operations by weeding seedling beds, transplanting nursery stock, gathering cones and seeds in seed orchards. Additionally, you will complete time sheets for supervisors, maintain the counting room daily, and perform other requested duties.
Deadline to apply is April 15, 2024.
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Posted: April 1, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Forest Technician
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to fill a Forest Technician position. Your main responsibility will be to support the forester/crew leader in implementing forest inventory sampling protocols outlined in the field manuals created by the Resource Inventory and Monitoring Section. This involves collecting data to monitor the condition, growth, and health of state forest lands. In addition, you will also provide assistance to various program areas within the Bureau of Forestry, such as Forest Health, Forest Management, Ecological Services, and Forest Fire Protection, as required.
Deadline to apply is April 15, 2024.
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Posted: April 1, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Deputy Director Outdoor Recreation
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Deputy Director Outdoor Director. This position will advance the office’s work to develop and expand Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy by managing projects and initiatives; convening, coordinating among, and representing the office with outdoor recreation and economic stakeholders; leading research, analysis, resource, and report development; supporting policy development and guidance; participating in public outreach and engagement; and communicating about the value of the outdoors and the office’s work.
Deadline to apply is April 8, 2024.
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Posted: April 1, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Bureau of State Parks Planning Section Chief
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Bureau of State Parks Planning Section Chief. The Planning Section Chief is a management position in the Resources Management & Planning Division, Bureau of State Parks. This position directs, plans, coordinates, and administers the Bureaus planning programs, including land acquisition, recreation planning, conservation of cultural resources, recordation and management of operational records, coordinating assigned special projects, and conducing support activities for the implementation and maintenance of other projects.
Deadline to apply is April 8, 2024.
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Posted: April 1, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Park Manager Trainee
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Park Manager Trainee at Codorus State Park. In your role as the Park Manager Trainee, you will support the implementation of management objectives set by the Park Operations Manager for the complex. This may involve various tasks such as temporary assignments and trainings. Upon successful completion of the Park Manager Trainee period, you will be promoted to the position of Park Manager 1. From there, you will have the opportunity to apply for competitive reassignment or promotion to a park manager position within the Bureau of State Parks.
Deadline to apply is April 8, 2024.
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Posted: March 22, 2024 · Leave a Comment
DCNR Ranger – Oil Creek State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Ranger at Oil Creek State Park. This position serves as a public service, safety and law enforcement officer for the Oil Creek State Park to ensure the safety of park visitors, park environment and park facilities, and to provide public contact to promote the safe utilization of resources and facilities. Some assignments will require confidentiality and employee will be expected to maintain this confidence.
Deadline to apply is April 5, 2024.
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Posted: March 22, 2024 · Leave a Comment
DCNR Ranger Trainee – Oil Creek State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to hire a Ranger Trainee at Oil Creek State Park. This position involves participating in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to develop the necessary skills and techniques in the areas of public contact and customer service; current developments and issues in the areas of outdoor recreation and conservation; conservation principles; environmental education; public safety; departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and law enforcement, in order to perform the work of a DCNR Ranger. Specific duties will include assisting with patrols of the park and its facilities and responding appropriately to any situation that may arise. These situations may include safety issues, park visitors that require assistance, emergencies, and violations of Commonwealth or Park laws, rules, or regulations. Other duties may include completing monthly and daily logs, including the status and condition of campgrounds, facilities, equipment, visitor safety, incidents, citations, arrests, accidents, and attendance; preparing launching, mooring, and camping permits by entering the information into the Reservation and Revenue System; and collecting fees and assisting in the preparation of transmittals by checking daily receipts for accuracy and making bank deposits.
Deadline to apply is April 5, 2024.
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Posted: March 22, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Aquatic Biologist
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is looking to hire an Aquatic Biologist. The Department of Environmental Protection is looking for someone who is committed to safeguarding the well-being of Pennsylvania’s residents and environment. You will play a crucial role in the Standards Section of the Water Quality Division, ensuring that the state’s water quality standards align with relevant state and federal regulations, as well as current scientific knowledge.
Deadline to apply is April 3, 2024.
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Posted: March 22, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Environmental Education Specialist
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring an Environmental Education Specialist. As an Environmental Education Specialist, your responsibilities will include implementing and coordinating environmental interpretive programs, trainings, outdoor education programs, information services, and public relations. These initiatives will be targeted towards recreational users, organized user groups, local, county, and municipal governments, and other interest groups. Additionally, you will perform technical work in the field of environmental interpretation and outdoor recreation. You will conduct learning activities, audiovisual presentations, teacher workshops, and other environmental learning programs, as well as provide assistance to educational institutions, civic groups, and public organizations in developing and implementing environmental education and interpretive programs.
Deadline to apply is April 4, 2024.
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Posted: March 22, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Forester – Susquehannock Forest District
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Forester. As a Forester, your duties will include overseeing the management of the state forest resources within the Susquehannock district. This involves following the forest resource plans, timber management operating manual, and relevant laws. Additionally, you will serve as the insect and disease coordinator for the district. Your primary focus will be on timber management, but you will also be responsible for various other tasks such as search & rescue, fire suppression, wildlife habitat projects, and insect and disease prevention. These activities are to be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures set by the Forest District Manager.
Deadline to apply is April 4, 2024.
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