PA Outdoor Corps Program Specialist (Natural Resource Program Specialist 1)

Are you enthusiastic about our state's natural resources and eager to educate the next generation on conservation? We have an exciting opportunity just for you. In this role, you will play a key part in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps, Pennsylvania's premier youth conservation workforce development program. You will be involved in hands-on training and activities that foster a love for nature and conservation efforts. Your expertise and passion can inspire young minds to appreciate and protect our natural heritage. Join us in shaping the future of conservation in Pennsylvania!

In this position, you will provide program support to the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps. You will work as a member of a team responsible for program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. 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. Your position will be responsible for other duties and assignments as the Outdoor Corps program continues to evolve.

You will be involved in collecting, compiling, and analyzing data used in drafting policies, standards, operating procedures, and educational materials; developing the scope of projects; developing regionally based education programs and products for program participants; and providing recommendations for the development of short-term and long-range goals for program initiatives. Your work also involves providing technical guidance, advice, direction, and assistance to field personnel and program partners; planning, scheduling, and conducting projects, training courses and workshops; and working with field personnel and partners to implement program initiatives.

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.
• You will have the option to work from one of the following locations:
  • Presque Isle State Park (301 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA, 16505)
  • Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Southwest Regional Office (301 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222)
  • Forbes State Forest District Office (1291 Route 30, Laughlintown, PA 15655)
  • Clear Creek State Park (38 Clear Creek Park Rd., Sigel, PA 15860)
  • Tiadaghton State Forest District Office (10 Lower Pine Bottom Rd., Waterville, PA 17776)
  • State Parks Region 1 Office (260 Sizerville Road, Emporium, PA 15834)
• 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.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two 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:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license that is not under suspension.
• 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.

• This position will require the employee to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification which will be provided by the agency within 6 months of employment.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.
• In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years.

• 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.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.