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Wildlife Management Program Chief
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA)
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Wildlife Management Program Chief
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Wildlife Management Program Chief
Salary
$77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-34456-62140
Department
Game Commission
Division
GC Wldfe Rcvry Div
Opening Date
10/01/2025
Closing Date
10/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
62140
Position Number
00181576
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
B3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00234300
Bureau / Division
Wildlife Recovery Division
Worksite Address
2001 Elmerton Avenue
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
Julie Toth
Contact Phone
717.787.7836
Contact Email
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for a Wildlife Management Program Chief to lead our Wildlife Diversity Division within the Bureau of Wildlife Management. With our team, your focus will be to direct and supervise statewide wildlife research and conservation programs aimed at conserving Pennsylvania’s native birds and mammals. Apply now, advance your career, and help Pennsylvania’s wildlife thrive for the benefit of current and future generations!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this Wildlife Management Program Chief position, you will oversee statewide wildlife research and conservation programs through subordinate wildlife sections specializing in endangered and nongame birds, endangered and nongame mammals, and wildlife planning and grants administration. Your responsibilities will involve supervising the work of professional and technical staff, wildlife focused duties, and interdepartmental collaborations. These include wildlife management activities focused on research, population monitoring, species recovery and management planning, database development and management, and impact assessments. Your expertise will be essential for advising the Director on a variety of wildlife technical issues and representing the bureau and agency in technical committees, task forces, and presentations to the public and agency personnel on various species management and conservation programs.
You will also oversee and participate in conservation planning, internal communications and external outreach, and fiscal management to benefit more than 400 species of wild birds and mammals in the Commonwealth. Under the Bureau Director’s guidance, you will help facilitate the implementation of the agency’s strategic plan, the Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan, and national coordination efforts. Our team will rely on you to foster collaborative working relationships among staff within the Bureau’s five divisions, other bureaus within the agency, and the Regions. Take your career to the next level and ensure sound conservation practices across Pennsylvania with our team!
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=00181576) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework is not permitted during the initial six-month probationary period; eligibility may be granted upon its successful completion. 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
+ Two years experience as a Wildlife Biologist 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
+ Five years of experience in the development and evaluation of a wildlife management program that includes two years of supervisory experience; and a master's degree in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Science, or a closely related wildlife science degree;or
+ An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of experience supervising staff responsible for the development and evaluation of a wildlife management program.
Other Requirements:
+ PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.
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
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS - SINGLE/DOUBLE FER, CERTIFICATION, ETC. You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. 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 question(s). 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 question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
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
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Wildlife Biologist 3 for two full years or more?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience supervising staff responsible for the development and evaluation of a wildlife management program?
+ Yes
+ No
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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 experience must also 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.
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How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the development and evaluation of a wildlife management program?
+ 6 or more years
+ 5 to 6 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ 3 to 4 years
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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 experience must also 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.
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How much graduate coursework do you possess in wildlife management, wildlife biology, wildlife ecology, wildlife science, or wildlife conservation?
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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
+ A conferred master's degree or higher
+ 30 or more credits
+ 15 but less than 30 credits
+ Less than 15 credits
+ None
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How much full-time experience other than the experience reported above do you possess in wildlife management, wildlife biology, wildlife ecology, wildlife science, or wildlife conservation?
+ 1 or more years
+ 9 months but less than 1 year
+ 6 months but less than 9 months
+ 3 months but less than 6 months
+ 1 month but less than 3 months
+ None
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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 experience must also 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.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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