Northwest Regional Advisor Recreation and Conservation Advisor 2
Northwest Regional Advisor Recreation and Conservation Advisor 2
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THE POSITION
Are you skilled in parks and recreation management and eager to leverage your expertise to enhance community resources and opportunities in Pennsylvania The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is on the lookout for qualified individuals to fill the role of Recreation and Conservation Advisor 2 within the Bureau of Recreation and Conservations Northwest Region. This position involves supporting a range of projects related to natural resource management recreation and conservation acquisition grants. Do not miss the chance to embark on an exciting new journeysubmit your application today and join our vibrant team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will deliver grant support outreach initiatives and technical assistance aimed at empowering communities nonprofit organizations state and local government agencies and individuals with their projects and management challenges related to recreation conservation and natural resources in Region 6. This area encompasses Erie Crawford Mercer Warren Venango Forest Clarion McKean Elk Jefferson and Clearfield counties. As the Regional Advisor your responsibilities will include acquiring and maintaining expertise in the principles and practices of environmental conservation natural resource management and recreational activities. You will also play a key role in developing and executing largescale partnership initiatives and conservation strategies evaluating and scoring grant applications and offering guidance on partnership frameworks grant models and general advice on recreation and conservation matters to stakeholders throughout the region.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed 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.
- Due to the travel requirements of this position it is requested the selected candidate reside in one of the following counties or within close proximity to the regions border within the first 6 months of employment: Erie Crawford Mercer Warren Venango Forest Clarion McKean Elk Jefferson or Clearfield County. If the selected candidate does not live in Erie Crawford Mercer Warren Venango Forest Clarion McKean Elk Jefferson or Clearfield county or within close proximity to the regions border the assigned state vehicle must be parked in a secured location (approved by management) in one of these counties and the workday will start at the respective start time at the location of the assigned state vehicle or official office location.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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 as a Recreation and Conservation Advisor 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of professional experience in parks recreation or natural resource conservation administration planning or development; and a bachelors degree in parks and recreation landscape architecture environmental sciences city regional urban or environmental planning or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:- This particular position requires possession of a valid drivers license.
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink 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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
