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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Natural Resource Program Supervisor (Minerals Division) in Pennsylvania
Natural Resource Program Supervisor (Minerals Division)
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Natural Resource Program Supervisor (Minerals Division)
Salary
$74,191.00 - $112,666.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-87630-54920
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Mnls Div
Opening Date
06/28/2024
Closing Date
7/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
54920
Position Number
50605728
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
B3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00388180
Bureau / Division
Minerals Division
Worksite Address
400 Market Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17101
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you someone who is deeply passionate about our local natural resources and has a proven track record in managing diverse natural resource programs? If so, we invite you to become a part of the Minerals Division at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources! Take the first step and apply today to make a difference in preserving our precious resources.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, your main responsibility will be to oversee the Minerals Data and Financial Management Section in the Minerals Division of the Bureau of Forestry, which falls under the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Your role will involve providing leadership and supervision for data systems management, compliance, accounting, and auditing of oil and gas leases issued by the Commonwealth on state forest, state park, publicly owned streambeds, and other Commonwealth-owned lands managed by the Department of General Services. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing and analyzing complex natural gas production and financial data related to Pennsylvania's geologic resource contracts, as well as overseeing audits conducted under the terms of those leases.
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=50605728) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Alternate work schedule available
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 (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.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.
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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
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Natural Resource Program Specialist 2 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
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 experience must also 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.
03
How many years of full-time professional experience in natural resource management or natural resource education do you possess?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
04
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 experience must also 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.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in natural resource management, parks and recreation, education, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, 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 this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
60 or more credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
06
INSTRUCTIONS: 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
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Develops, coordinates, and implements natural resource programs and projects.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing, coordinating, AND implementing a natural resource program or project.
B. I have experience developing, coordinating, OR implementing a natural resource program or project.
C. I have experience developing, coordinating, OR implementing a program or project NOT related to natural resources.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to program or project management.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience developing, coordinating, and/or implementing a program or project
The type(s) of program(s) or project(s) you developed, coordinated, and/or implemented (natural resources, forestry, ecology, environmental sciences, education, etc.)
Your specific duties and level of responsibility
09
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
Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - RECORD MAINTENANCE/DATA MANAGEMENT
Utilizes computer software and information technology as tools to perform administrative responsibilities. Utilizes electronic databases and spreadsheets, such as SQL, Excel, Access, Power BI, as a recordkeeping system to document and analyze activities, actions, and data related to revenue, and the accuracy of data records.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience utilizing computer software and information technology as tools to perform administrative responsibilities including entering, downloading, or uploading data; AND I have experience utilizing electronic databases and spreadsheets as a recordkeeping system.
B. I have experience utilizing computer software and information technology as tools to perform administrative responsibilities including entering, downloading, or uploading data. I do NOT have experience utilizing spreadsheets or databases as a recordkeeping system.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data management, records retention, or computer science.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience utilizing software, including whether you utilized spreadsheets or databases as recordkeeping systems
Your specific duties and level of responsibility
12
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
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Writes narrative and technical reports, letters, and other correspondence related to financial contract compliance to exchange information with internal staff, other agencies, and external stakeholders. Provides accomplishment reports and data for forecasting and the evaluation of the prior year for the Governor's budget office.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing technical or narrative reports and other correspondence to provide or gather information. I was responsible for the accuracy and content of the final documents.
B. I have experience writing technical or narrative reports and other correspondence to provide or gather information. Someone else was responsible for the accuracy and content of the final documents.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or business writing.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience writing reports and/or other correspondence
Your specific duties and level of responsibility
15
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
Credits/Clock Hours
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Interprets, applies, and verifies the terms of lease contracts to ensure compliance.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience interpreting, applying, or verifying terms of a LEASE contract to ensure compliance.
B. I have experience interpreting, applying, or verifying terms of ANY TYPE of contract to ensure compliance.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to contract management or auditing.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience interpreting, applying, and/or verifying terms of a contract to ensure compliance and the topic(s) of contracts
Your specific duties and level of responsibility
18
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
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov