Wildlife Conservation Education And Information Manager

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about improving environmental policy, practice, and outcomes? Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) as a Wildlife Conservation Education and Information Manager for the Bureau of Information and Education at our Harrisburg Headquarters. Advance your career and lead teams conducting specialized social science and human dimensions research in support of our mission to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will oversee our Social Science Division staff, directing human dimension work and conservation education projects from initial research, processes, and procedures through the final product. This includes the opportunity to develop and analyze new programs, research, and resources to reach new and current audiences throughout the Commonwealth. You will also present the results of surveys and research efforts to other PGC staff, Commissioners, other human dimensions colleagues, and members of the public. Your initiative and experience will ensure that our human dimension efforts provide the greatest to value to our agency and director' strategic objectives. Lead the way in discovering what it takes for more Pennsylvanians to participate in PGC's innovative and proactive stewardship of wildlife and their habitats with our team!

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 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday

• Friday, with 45-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 have experience in human dimension or social science work such as, designing surveys and methodology, analysis procedures, report format, and interpretation of information or developing focus groups, in-depth interviews, and telephone and internet surveys of the public.

• You must have experience presenting results of surveys and research efforts to other professionals, boards, and members of the public.

• You must have experience managing conservation education programs.

• You must have supervisory experience.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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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 visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information

• A. 30 credits or more
• B. Less than 30 credits
• C. None

04

Additional Requirement

• This position requires 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. In what ways do you meet this requirement? Please explain in the text box below. If you are claiming credits/training/experience, 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 visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information

05

Additional Requirement

• How many years of experience do you have in human dimension or social science work? Examples include designing surveys and methodology, analysis procedures, report format, and interpretation of information or developing focus groups, in-depth interviews, and telephone and internet surveys of the public.

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 years
• E. None

06

Additional Requirement

• How many years of experience do you have presenting results of surveys and research efforts to other professionals, boards, and members of the public?

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 years
• E. None

07

Additional Requirement

• How many years of experience do you have in managing conservation education programs?

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 year
• E. None

08

Additional Requirement

• How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 year
• E. None

Required Question

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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