Infrastructure Specialist - Dauphin County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
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Dauphin County, PA, United States

4 weeks ago

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THE POSITION:


Are you someone who is deeply passionate about our local forests and has infrastructure experience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a Natural Resource Program Specialist 2 in the Operations and Recreation Division, a part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resource.

This role will allow you to immerse yourself in the great outdoors while contributing to the future of infrastructure within our precious forest resources.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


  • The role involves offering guidance and assistance at a statewide level to Bureau of Forestry Forest Districts concerning the infrastructure commonly found on state forest land. Collaboration with the division chief and Bureau of Facility Design and Construction is essential for infrastructure projects and their planning.
  • Responsibilities include providing advice, setting priorities, and overseeing bureauwide infrastructure initiatives such as bridges, dams, roads, trails, and buildings. Close cooperation with the division chief is required for building infrastructure projects. Acting as the point of contact with the PSU Center for Dirt and Gravel Roads is also part of the role.
  • Additionally, the position involves organizing the annual Forest Maintenance Supervisor meeting, dirt and gravel roads trainings, and training sessions for maintenance and trades staff. Participation in meetings with the Bureau of Facility Construction and Design to discuss infrastructure matters is also a key aspect of the role.
Additional information regarding the duties of this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment.
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with a 60minute lunch.
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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 in Harrisburg.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

  • This position is eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • One year of experience as a Natural Resource Program Specialist 1 (commonwealth title);
    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

Other Requirements:


  • 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:


  • 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.

How to Apply:


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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.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • 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.
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