THE POSITION
Are you interested in a career where you have the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for a Director for the Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management to work out of our Harrisburg headquarters. This position directly supervises 5 divisions including Real Estate, Engineering, Forestry, and Habitat Planning & Development. Apply today to become a vital part of a team that manages and protects wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Director, Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management you will be coordinating directly with all of the commission's six regional offices, six bureaus, and the Executive Office in order to direct the statewide game lands management programs designed to establish, maintain, and enhance wildlife habitat on all present and future Game Commission lands. You will be responsible for assisting in the management of both public and privately owned lands in order to promote hunting and trapping recreational values as well as protect and conserve birds, mammals, and their wildlife habitats throughout the commonwealth. You will have the opportunity to attend and participate in staff and field meetings, where you will be advising superiors and training subordinates in all aspects of the land management and wildlife management programs.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years of experience as a Game Land Officer Manager 2; or
- Five years of experience as a Game Land Officer Manager 1; or
- Seven years of professional experience in wildlife land management and a bachelor's degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement.
- 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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