Environmental Education Specialist - Dauphin County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Dauphin County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

THE POSITION:


Do you have an enthusiasm for knowledge and outdoor recreation? If so, we have an exceptionally rewarding career opportunity waiting for you.

The Bureau of Outreach, Education, and Marketing Office 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


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will develop, coordinate, and implement aquatic resource education programs throughout north and south-central Pennsylvania for the Fish and Boat Commission.

These specialized educational programs support the agency's mission, strategic plans, and efforts regarding recruitment, retention, and reactivation of anglers and boaters in the Commonwealth.


You will facilitate in-person and virtual 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 to 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.

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with a 30minute lunch.
  • Work schedule may vary to include night and weekend shifts.
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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.
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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 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:


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.

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