Northwest Regional Advisor (Recreation and Conservation Advisor 2)

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 Conservation's 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 journey-submit your application today and join our vibrant team!

In this position, you will deliver grant support, outreach initiatives, and technical assistance aimed at empowering communities, non-profit 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 large-scale 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 the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• 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.
• 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 region's 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 region's 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 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:

• 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 bachelor's 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.

• This particular position requires possession of a valid driver's license.
• 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.

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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.