Park Manager Trainee (Park Region #2) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4775682) Apply  Park Manager Trainee (Park Region #2) Salary $44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually Location Butler County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-15732-54310 Department Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Division CN Prk Rgnl #2 Rgnl Off Opening Date 01/13/2025 Closing Date 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 54310 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union Non Union Bargaining Unit B3 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00386200 Bureau / Division Park Region #2 Office Worksite Address 195 Park Road City Prospect, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16052 Contact Name OA, CE Section Intake Division Contact Email RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION The Bureau of State Parks, Park Region #2, is on the hunt for a dedicated and passionate individual to step into the role of Park Manager Trainee. This exciting position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity that allows you to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of park management. You will acquire practical experience in managing all aspects of park administration, operations, maintenance, and recreational programs. Do not let this chance slip away—apply now and embark on a rewarding journey in park management! DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Park Manager Trainee position serves as an introductory role intended to provide individuals with essential skills for the effective management, operation, and upkeep of a State Park. In this role, the trainee will participate in a well-organized training program that equips them to handle a range of duties within the State Park environment, all while receiving direct mentorship from either the Regional Manager or the Assistant Regional Manager. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50699050) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Park Management is a 24 hour operation that may require overtime during emergency situations. Schedule varies - holidays, weekends and evenings required. + This position may require 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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. Special Requirements: + All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license. + All employees must pass psychological testing (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)). Failure to pass this test is a basis for removal from the position. + All employees must pass 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. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Post Employment Requirements: + This position must obtain commission as a State Park Officer that includes powers of arrest and maintain this commission during employment in this job. Training will be provided by the Department. + This position 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. Training will be provided by the Department. + Employees must be be willing to wear prescribed uniform and reside on park grounds when housing is available. 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. + 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. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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. 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? + Yes + No 02 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you do not have a valid driver's license please type N/A in the text box below. 03 Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, forestry, engineering, natural sciences, landscape architecture, or a closely related field, or are you within 3 months of completing a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, forestry, engineering, natural sciences, landscape architecture, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes + No 04 If you are within three months of completing a bachelor’s degree, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box. 05 How much college coursework have you completed in parks and recreation, forestry, engineering, natural sciences, landscape architecture, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + A. A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher + B. 120 credits or more + C. 90 but less than 120 credits + D. A conferred Associate's degree + E. 60 but less than 90 credits + F. 30 but less than 60 credits + G. Less than 30 credits + H. None 06 How many years of full-time paraprofessional or technical experience do you possess providing administrative, maintenance, visitor, safety, or environmental education services in a public park or recreation area? + A. 4 years or more + B. 3 but less than 4 years + C. 2 but less than 3 years + D. 1 but less than 2 years + E. Less than 1 year + F. None 07 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 08 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3) + Yes 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - FISCAL MANAGEMENTAnalyzes park needs, contracts, personnel expenses, past and current spending trends, and projected estimated costs for additional programs, facilities, and personnel to determine the budgetary needs of a park and provide input into the preparation of operating budget requests and allocations for the park's final operating and project spending plan. Monitors expenditures to ensure conformance with approved operating budget allocations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience analyzing needs, expenses, AND spending trends to determine the budgetary needs of an organization and provide input into the preparation of an operating budget or spending plan. I monitored expenditures to ensure conformance with approved budget allocations. + B. I have experience monitoring expenditures against a budget to ensure conformance with approved operating budget allocations. SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for determining the budgetary needs of the organization or providing input into the preparation of an operation's budget. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Cost Analysis, or Accounting. + D. I have NO education or experience related to this work behavior. 10 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Details regarding your experience determining budgetary needs of the organization. + Details regarding your experience providing input into the preparation of an operations budget. 11 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title(s) + Credits/Clock Hours 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - GATHERS AND ANALYZES DATAGathers, compiles, and analyzes data related to park recreational activities, environmental programs and activities, visitor service programs, public safety programs and activities, fees, and best park operations practices to determine trends, identify deficiencies, and provide recommendations into program objectives, operating policies, procedures, standards, or guidelines.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience gathering and analyzing program data to determine trends and identify deficiencies AND I provided recommendations into program objectives, operating policies, procedures, standards or guidelines. + B. I have experience gathering and analyzing data to determine trends and identify deficiencies for reporting purposes. SOMEONE ELSE provided recommendations into program objectives, operating policies, procedures, standards or guidelines. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, research methods, or research analysis. + D. I have NO education or experience related to this work behavior. 13 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Examples of the type(s) of recommendations you provided related to program objectives, operating policies, procedures, standards, or guidelines. 14 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title(s) + Credits/Clock Hours 15 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PARK PROJECT AND SERVICES MANAGEMENTOversees park construction and maintenance operations. This includes inspecting park grounds, structures, and facilities to determine maintenance and/or repair needs; preparing project requests; determining and purchasing necessary equipment and supplies; developing project plans for construction or remodeling of park facilities and structures; preparing contracts for services; and ensuring conformance to contract requirements.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience developing project plans for the construction or maintenance operations of an organization's grounds, structures, or facilities AND I monitored construction and maintenance work for conformance to contract specifications. + B. I have experience monitoring construction or maintenance work for conformance to contract specifications. SOMEONE ELSE developed the initial plans for the work I monitored. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to Engineering, Construction, Drafting and Design, Landscape Architecture, Park Management, Project Management, or Contract Management. + D. I have NO education or experience related to this work behavior. 16 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Details regarding the project plans you developed. 17 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title(s) + Credits/Clock Hours 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEReads, interprets, explains and enforces laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures regarding park operations to potential customers, park patrons, and field staff to educate individuals, ensure safe and lawful utilization of park facilities, and preserve the park's natural resources.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience reading, interpreting, and explaining regulations, rules, policies, and procedures regarding park operations. I answered technical questions and provided educational information regarding recreational activities, safety, plant, animal, and insect species. + B. I have experience reading, interpreting, and explaining regulations, rules, policies, and procedures regarding park operations. I provided general information such as park hours, services fees, directions, and rules. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to Communication, Public Relations, Education, Law Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, Forestry, or Natural Sciences. + D. I have NO education or experience related to this work behavior. 19 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Examples of the technical questions you answered or the educational information you provided. 20 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title(s) + Credits/Clock Hours 21 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONComposes written correspondence such as letters, e-mails, and social media posts in response to customer questions, feedback and reviews. Authors press releases, agreements, brochures, reports, pamphlets, and flyers to provide information regarding park activities, programs, schedules, and special events.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have composed written correspondence such as letters, e-mails, social media posts, press releases, agreements, brochures, reports, pamphlets, or flyers. I WAS responsible for the final content of the documents. + B. I have composed portions of written correspondence such as letters, e-mails, social media posts, press releases, agreements, brochures, reports, pamphlets, or flyers. SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for the final content of the documents. + C. I have successfully completed college coursework related to Writing Studies, Journalism, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Business Writing, or Non-Fiction Writing. + D. I have NO education or experience related to this work behavior. 22 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The type(s) of written correspondence you were responsible for composing. + Your level of responsibility. 23 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title(s) + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov