Natural Resource Program Specialist 2 (Permanent) - Operations & Recreation, Dauphin County

If you have a deep-seated love for our local forests, consider becoming a part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources! This role is pivotal in the development, evaluation, implementation, and promotion of various large-scale natural resource initiatives. These initiatives encompass a range of critical areas, including the management of current and future antenna sites, the establishment of Inter-Agency Agreements, the oversight of Road Use Agreements, and the permitting and recycling of waste tires. Additionally, the position involves managing Utility Rights-of-Way Agreements and Land Lease Agreements, while also providing comprehensive guidance and support to Bureau of Forestry staff across the state in executing these programs effectively. Do not miss the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-apply today!

In this role, you will take on the responsibility of coordinating various agreements related to antenna tower leases, road usage, inter-agency collaborations, and waste tire management. As the statewide coordinator for Antenna Tower Lease Agreements, you will be tasked with reviewing, preparing, and revising these agreements to ensure they adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing the State Forest. This includes evaluating bonding instruments necessary for maintaining binding agreements and approving requests for co-location of additional antennas on existing towers, as well as assessing support utility requests linked to antenna sites. Similarly, you will oversee Road Use Agreements, ensuring compliance through thorough review and revision processes.

Your role will also extend to negotiating and managing inter-agency agreements with various state, municipal, and federal entities, facilitating collaboration with the Bureau of Forestry. In the area of waste tire permitting, you will coordinate with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to secure hauling permits for all forest districts and maintain accurate records of tire quantities collected and delivered to authorized recycling facilities. Additionally, you will provide assistance and support to assigned forest districts in negotiating, preparing, and reviewing a range of agreements, including those related to communication lines, electric utility distribution, sewage utilities, and land leases for agricultural and recreational purposes, ensuring that all agreements comply with the applicable laws and policies governing the State Forest.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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 headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Natural Resource Program Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

• 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 requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.