Hunter Access Program Technician (Administrative Assistant 1) 2-Year Limited Term

Are you committed to wildlife conservation and looking for a hands-on, public service career? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a Hunter Access Program Technician where you will play a vital role in connecting hunters with private landowners to expand upon public hunting opportunities. This position gives you the opportunity to share your passion of the outdoors with staff and the general public through administration and implementation of the Hunter Access Program in our Northeast Region of Pennsylvania. Take your career outside with the PA Game Commission!

As a Hunter Access Program Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the administration of the Hunter Access Program while collaborating with agency staff, engaging with landowners across the region, and contributing to key initiatives like the Certified Hunter Program. Work involves conducting site visits with landowners, providing demonstrations to the public, as well as assisting with annual seedling orders. You will also have the opportunity to provide essential support to the Certified Hunter Program Coordinator. Additional responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the resource account
• Gathering and recording data in order to enroll landowners into the program
• Compiling reports
• Providing outreach to hunters and private landowners within the Northeast region

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Note: the reporting work location is located in Luzerne County; however, work will cover all counties within the Northeast Region.
• Temporary, full-time employment (2-year limited term), 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Due to operational reasons, work schedule may change in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Overtime may be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid driver's license.
• You must have experience and be comfortable conducting field visits and interacting with landowners to gather property information.
• You must have experience using GIS software (such as ArcPro, ArcMap, or Google Earth) to view or edit maps or spatial data.
• You must have experience with and be comfortable using computers and mobile devices for data entry, reporting, and communication tasks.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Familiarity with the purpose of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Hunter Access Program
• Experience communicating with the public through work, school, or volunteer activities (includes face-to-face, phone, or email communications)
• Currently hold, or have ever held, a valid hunting and/or trapping license
• Experience working with or in Pennsylvania's farming community

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.

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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.