Park Manager Trainee - Resource Management and Planning Division

Become a Park Manager Trainee with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and start a career that makes a real impact! This role gives you hands-on experience in the statewide program areas responsible for guidance to the Bureau of State Parks, as well as the daily operations, maintenance, and planning that keep state park sites running smoothly. You will learn from experienced managers while building skills that prepare you for future advancement. This role sets you on the path to meaningful leadership in Pennsylvania's state parks! This trainee role provides hands-on experience in supporting park operations and bureau program areas under guidance from park management and program managers. As a Park Manager Trainee, you will perform the following duties: Resource Planning: Learn natural and cultural resources prescriptions, treatments and management strategies Operational Planning: Learn and document management decisions and processes, workflow, and park operating standards Park Supervision: Assist with guiding staff, reviewing performance, and supporting daily work activities Budget Processes: Participate in budget preparation, monitor expenditures, and review purch