3 Year Limited Term Environmental Education - Lancaster County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Lancaster County, PA, United States

6 days ago

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Description

THE POSITION:


Are you interested in wetland dependent species and supporting safe, informative recreation for outdoor enthusiasts? The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is looking for a 3 Year Limited Term Environmental Education Specialist to work out of the Southeast Region.

This position will provide outreach and education at Middle Creek Visitors Center, one of our state's six Globally Important Bird Areas.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


  • In this position, you will be in charge of opening, closing, and general upkeep and maintenance to the visitors center. Duties include implementing education at the visitors center counter and answering various questions from the public including specific questions about biological sightings, habitat work, controlled hunts, and general PGC questions. You will have the opportunity to plan, develop, coordinate, and promote wildlife conservation and environmental education programs and teacher workshops for both public and private schools to help them meet environment, ecology, science, and technology standards mandated by the Department of Education as well as to promote the agency's mission. Help educate the public about the management and protection of wildlife and their habitats with us
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Limited Term Full-Time employment
  • Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with a 30minute lunch.
  • There may be times where events that you need to attend will take place outside regular working hours. There may be a uniform required for the position.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:


  • Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
  • Willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.

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:


Veterans:


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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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.


Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.


Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.


Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on
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