Environmental Education Specialist (3-year limited term)

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is eager to welcome an energetic 3 Year Limited Term Environmental Education Specialist to the team. In this engaging role, you will have the opportunity to assist in the planning and development of wildlife education programs for schools, conservation organizations, community groups, and interested parties at the Middle Creek Visitors Center. If you are passionate about promoting a deeper understanding of environmental issues and fostering environmental responsibility, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

This position supports the Middle Creek Visitors Center through public outreach, education, and facility operations. Under the supervision of the Wildlife Regional Director and Wildlife Education Manager, responsibilities include greeting and assisting visitors, answering questions about wildlife and habitat, managing daily opening and closing procedures, and supporting biological duties such as hunter harvest checks. The role involves planning and delivering wildlife conservation and environmental education programs for schools, youth groups, and the public, both in person and virtually, including developing curriculum and educational materials. Additional duties include assisting with events, exhibits, volunteer coordination, website and brochure development, and promoting the agency's mission across the Southeast Region.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 3 year limited term
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Weekend work is essential
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:

• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

• 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.