Wildlife Conservation Education and Information Manager

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Wildlife Conservation Education and Information Manager

Salary

$69,289.00 - $105,238.00 Annually

Location

Lancaster County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-87247

Department

Game Commission

Division

GC Middlcrk Vstrs Ctr

Opening Date

06/21/2024

Closing Date

7/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

64600

Position Number

00032769

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00239661

Bureau / Division

GC Middle Creek Visitors Center

Worksite Address

100 Museum Road

City

Stevens, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17548

Contact Name

Julie Toth

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

gamevacancybids@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for a Wildlife Conservation Information and Education Manager to work at Middle Creek Wildlife Center in the Southeast Region. Your role involves managing the visitor's center, overseeing the controlled hunting program, and organizing the volunteer program at Middle Creek. If you have a strong passion for wildlife conservation, possess great communication abilities, and thrive in diverse team settings, we welcome you to apply!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

At Middle Creek, you will be assigned various tasks that come with your role. These include aiding in the collection of biological data, participating in trapping and tagging programs, conducting surveys to monitor wildlife populations, and offering suggestions for hunting opportunities. Your responsibilities will also involve carrying out wildlife research and management projects using suitable field techniques.

Additionally, you will work with different groups to educate them on wildlife management programs and improve wildlife populations at Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area (MCWMA). You will also oversee the controlled hunting program at MCWMA, including waterfowl hunting and other hunting and trapping opportunities. Lastly, you will coordinate staff schedules for the Visitors Center and assist with public education programs.

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=00032769) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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:

• Four years of professional experience in development and implementation of conservation education programs; and a bachelor's degree with course work in education, wildlife management, communications, or a closely related field ;or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training. .

  Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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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

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in development and implementation of conservation education programs?

• 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 years

• F. None

  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 much graduate college coursework have you completed in education, wildlife management, communications, social sciences, human dimensions, public policy, research/ statistical analysis, environmental science, natural resources, or ecology? If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/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 a 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 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

• A. 30 credits or more

• B. Less than 30 credits

• C. None

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov