Park Manager Trainee (Park region #3)

Park Region #3 is on the lookout for a committed and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of Park Manager Trainee. This dynamic position presents a unique opportunity to manage all aspects of park administration, operations, maintenance, and recreational programming. In the capacity of Park Manager Trainee, you will be able to demonstrate your outstanding organizational abilities as you coordinate a variety of activities and functions that contribute to the park's vitality. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining the park as a lively and enjoyable destination for all visitors. Come be a part of our mission to enhance Park Region #3 into a delightful haven for everyone to experience!

The position of Park Manager Trainee is designed as an introductory role aimed at equipping individuals with the fundamental skills required for the efficient management, operation, and maintenance of a state park. In this capacity, you will engage in a well-organized training program that prepares you to undertake a variety of responsibilities within the park, all while benefiting from the guidance of either the regional manager or the assistant regional manager. This role is specifically crafted to ensure that trainees acquire practical experience and insights essential for the effective oversight of park activities. Through close collaboration with seasoned management professionals, trainees will cultivate a thorough understanding of the diverse elements that contribute to the successful functioning of state park operations.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Park Management is a 24-hour operation that may require overtime during emergency situations.
• Weekends, holidays and all shifts required
• Requires travel throughout Commonwealth for training and work assignments
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of paraprofessional or technical experience providing administrative, maintenance, visitor, safety, or environmental education services in a public park or recreation area; or
• Two years of paraprofessional or technical experience providing administrative, maintenance, visitor, safety, or environmental education services in a public park or recreation area; and an associate degree in parks and recreation, forestry, engineering, natural sciences, landscape architecture, or a closely related field; or
• A bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, forestry, engineering, natural sciences, landscape architecture, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position requires passing a psychological testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Failure to pass this test is a basis for removal from the position.
• This position requires passing Pennsylvania State Police and FBI criminal background checks. A record of conviction of a criminal offense for which more than one year in prison can be imposed as punishment is a basis for removal from the position.
• This position requires obtaining and maintaining commission as a State Park Officer.
• This position requires obtaining valid certification in standard first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR approved by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent.

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

• Employees must be willing to wear prescribed uniform and reside on park grounds when housing is available.

• 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.
• In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years.

• 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.

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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

• 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.