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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Ecological Program Specialist in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4503311 THE POSITION Are you searching for a career where you can showcase your passion for the environment? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for an Ecological Program Specialist to work out of our Harrisburg Headquarters. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to plan and coordinate a statewide ecological program designed to protect, conserve, and manage plant and wildlife resources and their habitats. Become a vital member of our dedicated team, apply with us today.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK An Ecological Program Specialist provides professional land management and environmental management work statewide for the Agency and manages certain aspects of the Game Commission's Oil/Gas and Mineral (OGM) Recovery Program. This position develops, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and promotes statewide oil, gas, and mineral resource programs designed to protect wildlife resources and their habitats. Your focus will be monitoring and reviewing oil/gas resource recovery operations on State Game Lands, conducting periodic field inspections, and resolving any environmental impact resulting from oil/gas recovery operations.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may 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: One year of experience as a Wildlife Biologist 2 or Natural Resource Program Specialist 1 (commonwealth titles); or Three years of experience as a Forester (commonwealth title); or Three years of professional experience in management of plant, wildlife, or natural resources and a bachelor's degree in biology, botany, ecology, environmental science, forestry, natural resources management, 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the a plication, 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.
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.