Northern Region Chesapeake Bay Community Forestry Specialist (Natural Resource Program Specialist 1)

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Northern Region Chesapeake Bay Community Forestry Specialist (Natural Resource Program Specialist 1)

Salary

$56,900.00 - $86,514.00 Annually

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-83179-54900

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Rural and Cmy Forstry

Opening Date

05/06/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

54900

Position Number

50694198

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00388185

Bureau / Division

Rural and Community Forestry Division

Worksite Address

Flexible Headquarters

Contact Name

OA, CE Section Intake Division

Contact Email

RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

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THE POSITION

Are you someone who is truly passionate about our local forests and natural resources? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference by joining the Rural and Community Forestry Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. By becoming a part of our team, you will have the chance to contribute towards the conservation and preservation of the northern region of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Take the first step towards making a positive impact on our environment and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The purpose of this position is to further the goals of the Bureau of Forestry’s Urban & Community Forestry Program, specifically in the northern region of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This program seeks to educate citizens and increase quality of life for Pennsylvanians in urban/suburban settings through tree planting and tree care work. The urban and community forestry program helps citizens understand the myriad benefits of planting trees, the importance of keeping existing trees in the community healthy, and the value of sufficient tree canopy. The program also encourages and provides outlets for citizens and municipalities to take action to improve their urban and community forest and increase local capacity and trust-building within communities.

Specifically, the Chesapeake Bay Community Tree Specialist will:

• Guide and manage the TreeVitalize program in the Chesapeake Bay region, building partnerships and providing leadership and coordination among the TreeVitalize partners in the bay watershed.

• Creatively and equitably engage the public and new partners in the Bay.

• Build capacity for a minimum of 5 cities/towns at the local tree level to provide staffing assistance, ordinance advising, creation of advocacy groups, and creation or updates of canopy plans.

• Provide strategic input and direction, assistance, and information to the State TreeVitalize staff about work in the Chesapeake Bay region.

• Planting and survival verification work.

  The northern position has flexible HQS with the following specific addresses as options.

  Weiser State Forest Resource Management Center

  16 Weiser Lane

  Aristes, PA 17920

  Columbia County

Delaware Forest District

2774A Route 611

Swiftwater, PA 18370

Monroe County

Tiadaghton Resource Management Center

10 Lower Pine Bottom Road

Waterville, PA 17776

Lycoming County

Rachel Carson State Office Building

400 Market Street

Harrisburg, PA 17105

Dauphin County

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50694198) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

• 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 selected headquarters office.

• Alternate Work Schedule is available.

• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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 will 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.

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 (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.

• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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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

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in natural resource management?

• A. 2 years or more

• B. 1 but less than 2 years

• C. Less than 1 year

• D. None

  02

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  03

  How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in natural resource education?

• A. 2 years or more

• B. 1 but less than 2 years

• C. Less than 1 year

• D. None

  04

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  05

  How much graduate coursework have you completed in natural resource management, parks and recreation, education, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• A. 30 credits or more

• B. 15 but less than 30 credits

• C. Less than 15 credits

• D. None

  06

  You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

  07

  WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PRESENTATIONS AND TRAININGSPlans, develops, and conducts formal and informal presentations and training for students, teachers, internal staff, and the public on environmental education related to urban and community forestry, such as tree biology and taxonomy or best practices for pruning trees.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience planning, developing, AND conducting presentations or training RELATED TO environmental education topics.

• B. I have experience planning, developing, AND conducting presentations or training NOT RELATED TO environmental education.

• C. I have experience conducting presentations or training on any topic. SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for planning or developing the presentations or training.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to training development or education.

• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

  08

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience planning, developing, or conducting presentations or training.

• The topic(s) of the presentations or training.

• Your level of responsibility.

  09

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title(s)

• Credits/Clock Hours

  10

  WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEProvides technical assistance and collaborates with federal, state, and local planning commissions; shade tree commissions; conservation districts; volunteer-based community groups; or staff members regarding urban and community forest program requirements and promoting healthy forests for the public. Acts as a subject matter expert in regional and national organizations such as the Arbor Day Foundation and the Northeast-Midwest State Forester's Alliance regarding environmental issues and policies. Interprets rules, regulations, and goals of projects.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing technical assistance or collaborating with parties regarding urban and community forest program requirements, rules, or policies.

• B. I have experience providing technical assistance or collaborating with parties regarding forest program requirements, rules, or policies NOT related to urban and community forest programs.

• C. I have experience providing technical assistance or collaborating with parties regarding requirements, rules, or policies NOT related to forest programs.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communications.

• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

  11

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience providing technical assistance/collaborating and to whom.

• The topic(s) of the information provided.

• Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

  12

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title(s)

• Credits/Clock Hours

  13

  WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONDevelops narrative reports by researching urban and community forestry events and writes content for educational and natural resource programs related to community forestry or the maintenance of urban and rural trees. This may include program advertising, marketing, or information for nonprofit partners and municipalities.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience developing narrative reports AND writing content for educational and natural resource programs. I was responsible for the final content of the documents.

• B. I have experience developing narrative reports OR writing content for educational and natural resource programs. I was responsible for the final content of the documents.

• C. I have experience developing or writing a portion or section of narrative reports or other content for educational and natural resource programs. SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for the final content of the documents.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to report writing, business writing, or journalism.

• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

  14

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Your experience developing/writing narrative reports or content for educational or natural resource programs.

• Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

  15

  If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title(s)

• Credits/Clock Hours

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov