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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 1 day ago

Natural Resource Program Specialist 2 (Permanent) - Elk Forest District, Cameron County

Cameron County, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Natural Resource Program Specialist 2 to support the administration and management of natural resources within the Elk State Forest District. This role involves providing leadership, overseeing personnel, and coordinating various programs to achieve the district's objectives and enhance visitor experiences in state forests.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the District Forester in the effective administration, management, planning, and safeguarding of the natural resources within the Elk State Forest District #13

Provide leadership

Oversee personnel

Coordinate various programs, responsibilities, and equipment necessary to achieve the objectives, goals, and missions set forth by the district, the Bureau of Forestry, and the Department

Undertake other assigned tasks that contribute to the overall success of the district's initiatives and resource management efforts

Qualification

Natural resource managementNatural resource educationBachelor's degreeEcologyForestryEnvironmental sciencesGeosciencesBiologyParksRecreation

Required

One year of experience as a Natural Resource Program Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

Three 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

This particular position requires possession of a valid non-commercial Class C driver's license

You must meet the PA residency requirement

You must be able to perform essential job functions

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