If you have enthusiasm for knowledge and outdoor recreation, we have an exceptionally rewarding career opportunity waiting for you. The Bureau of Outreach, Education, and Marketing within the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is seeking a colleague who wants to combine their love of angling, aquatic resources, and boating safety with their passion for teaching others to enjoy and appreciate our natural resources. We are looking for someone who is eager for their next adventure in fishing, paddling, or boating and is excited to share it with others. If you value being a team player and enjoy problem solving, please apply!

As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will develop, coordinate, and implement aquatic resource education programs across northcentral and southcentral Pennsylvania for the Fish and Boat Commission. These specialized educational programs support the agency's mission, strategic plan, and efforts in recruitment, retention, and reactivation of anglers and boaters in the Commonwealth.

You will facilitate in-person and virtual programs, training, and workshops focusing on fishing skills, boating safety, aquatic ecology, fisheries management, and instructor level training and certification courses. Audiences include formal and non-formal educators, school students, youth groups, adult groups, other agency staff, and the general public. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as you will serve as the agency liaison for organizations engaged in aquatic resource conservation, recreation, angler education, boating education, travel, and related tourism. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other agencies and partner organizations to build capacity for education programs and services.

We highly encourage you to apply if you excel in public speaking and enjoy networking and educating others!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time (75hr biweekly) for 44 weeks, part-time (45hrs biweekly) for 8 weeks.
  
• Full-time benefits eligible for all 52 weeks.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work schedule may vary to include night and weekend shifts.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 in Harrisburg.
• 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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be willing to work weekends and evenings.
• You must be willing to wear a prescribed uniform.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires a valid Pennsylvania 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.