Environmental Education Specialist
Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Sweet Valley
Posted on: May 15, 2025
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Job Description:
THE POSITION
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, apply today to take on the role
of an Environmental Education Specialist!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will develop,
coordinate, and implement aquatic resource education programs
across 11 counties in northeast Pennsylvania. 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, conservation, 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 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:Permanent part-time
employment:Full-time (75 hours biweekly) for 44 weeks, part-time
(45 hours 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. Travel may be required as needed.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 Sweet Valley. NOTE - Telework: The
Northeast Region Office is currently under construction, therefore
this position will be required to temporarily telework fulltime, as
there is currently no office space. Once the new office opens, this
position will be expected to telework part-time and report to the
office in Sweet Valley part-time.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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:A
bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the
natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; orAn
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
possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license which is not
under suspension.
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.
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/test once for
this posting.Your results will be provided via email.
Keywords: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Trenton , Environmental Education Specialist, Education / Teaching , Sweet Valley, New Jersey
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