Natural Resource Program Supervisor

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
400 Market Street (Show on map)
Dec 30, 2024
THE POSITION Are you someone who is deeply passionate about developing and educating youth and young adults about the environment? Would you enjoy assisting in completing recreation and conservation projects? If so, we invite you to become a part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources! Take the first step towards making a positive impact on our environment and our youth by applying today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will provide program support to the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps. The Outdoor Corps is a youth conservation work-skills training program that exists to train the next generation of conservation stewards, involve underserved populations in conservation and outdoor recreation, and to diversify DCNR's workforce. You will also be responsible for other duties and assignments as the Outdoor Corps program continues to evolve. The Outdoor Corps is designed to integrate youth into the conservation workforce as they undertake projects to protect, conserve, promote, and enhance natural resources within Pennsylvania. You will also work as a member of a team responsible for program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. The selected candidate must report in-office to one of the following locations of their choice: Rachel Carson Building - 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 State Parks Region 4 Office - 2808 Three Mile Run Road Perkasie, PA 18944-2065 Nescopeck State Park Office - 1137 Honeyhole Road Drums, PA 18222 Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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: One year of experience as a Natural Resource Program Specialist 2 (commonwealth title); or Four years of professional experience in natural resource management or natural resource education; and a bachelor's degree in natural resource management, parks and recreation, education, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: 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. How to Apply: 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. 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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.