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Wildlife Habitat 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-2025-39672-63030

Department

Game Commission

Division

GC Habt Plan and Dvpt Div

Opening Date

01/08/2026

Closing Date

1/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

63030

Position Number

00092023

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00236400

Bureau / Division

Habitat Planning and Development Division

Worksite Address

2001 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Julie Toth

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead impactful conservation efforts that protect and enhance wildlife habitats for future generations? The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s is searching for a Wildlife Habitat Management Program Chief to join the Habitat Planning and Development Division. Within this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the management of wildlife habitat development programs on public and private lands, wildland fire, and state/federal funding coordination. Apply now to take advantage of a career that offers meaningful public service, professional growth, and the chance to shape statewide conservation outcomes!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Wildlife Habitat Management Program Chief, you will be providing strategic leadership and expert direction for statewide wildlife habitat conservation and management initiatives. Work involves maintaining annual funding, coordinating activities within headquarters and six regional offices, as well as serving as a representative for habitat planning and development issues. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with external stakeholders on threatened and endangered species conservation in order to minimize and mitigate potential impacts as well as implement habitat improvement efforts. Additional responsibilities include:

+ Developing comprehensive management plans for region implementation on State Game Lands and other public lands

+ Planning and developing habitat and conservation programs for private land

+ Serving as liaison and coordinator for Farm Bill and other federal conservation programs

+ Acting as the statewide program coordinator for the Game Commission’s prescribed fire resources and qualifications, burn plan development, fire and wildfire reporting, as well as wildfire intelligence and weather

+ Developing policies and implementing herbicide and pesticide application

+ Updating the agency wildlife habitat manual, standard operating procedures, and desk manual

Apply today and rise to the challenge of providing innovative and proactive stewardship for wildlife and their habitats!

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=00092023)

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, upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Four years of professional natural resource management experience that includes two years of experience in land acquisition or land management work, and four years of paraprofessional or technical experience in natural resource management;or

+ Four years of professional natural resource management experience that includes two years of experience in land acquisition or land management work, and a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional natural resource management experience in land acquisition or land management work.

Other Requirements:

+ This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.

+ 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.

01

Selective Certification- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional natural resource management experience in land acquisition or land management work?

+ Yes

+ No

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 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.

05

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

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

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.

07

How much graduate coursework have you completed in a Natural Resource, Environmental Resource, Ecology, Forestry, Biology, or Wildlife Management 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 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.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

08

INSTRUCTIONS: 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 will not be 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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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#q3)

+ Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DIRECTS THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING OR WILDLIFE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGAM OR PLAN

Directs subordinates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a statewide or federal environmental planning or wildlife resource management program or plan.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience directing subordinates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a statewide or federal environmental planning; or wildlife resource management program or plan.

+ B. I have professional experience developing, implementing and evaluating any (statewide, federal, county, municipal, etc.) environmental planning or wildlife resource management program or plan. But I have not directed these programs or plans.

+ C. I have professional experience developing and implementing any (statewide, federal, county, municipal, etc.) environmental planning or wildlife resource management program or plan. But I have not evaluated these programs or plans

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to biology, ecology, or wildlife management.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

10

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

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

+ The type(s) of programs or plans you directed, developed, implemented, or evaluated.

+ What level were the programs or plans (statewide, federal, county, municipal, etc.)

+ The actual duties you performed.

11

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

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DIRECTS RESEARCH EFFORTS

Directs subordinates performing research efforts into environmental and wildlife data sources, methodologies, and techniques to improve the development or review of environmental planning or wildlife resource plans and planning policies.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience directing subordinates performing research efforts into environmental and wildlife data sources, methodologies, and techniques to improve the development or review of environmental planning or wildlife resource plans and planning policies.

+ B. I have professional experience conducting research into environmental and wildlife data sources, methodologies, and techniques to improve the development or review of environmental planning or wildlife resource plans and planning policies.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to environmental/wildlife research, or analysis.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior

13

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

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

+ The type(s) of research you conducted.

+ The methodology you used to conduct this research.

+ The technique(s) you used to conduct this research.

+ The actual duties you performed

14

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

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - REVIEWS AND EVALUATES ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND WILDLIFE RESOURCE PLANS AND PLANNING POLICES

Reviews and evaluates environmental planning and wildlife resource plans and planning polices for technical soundness, approach, and feasibility and recommends approval or disapproval.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience reviewing and evaluating environmental planning and wildlife resource plans and planning policies for technical soundness, approach, and feasibility. I have recommended approval or disapproval of these plans and policies.

+ B. I have professional experience reviewing and evaluating environmental planning and wildlife resource plans for technical soundness, approach, and feasibility. I did not review planning policies and I have NOT recommended approval or disapproval of these plans.

+ C. I have professional experience reviewing and evaluating any plans or policies for technical soundness, approach, and feasibility. I have NOT recommended approval or disapproval of these plans and policies.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to environmental planning.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

16

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

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

+ The type(s) of programs you reviewed.

+ The type(s) of plans and policies you evaluated.

+ The actual duties you performed.

17

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

18

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND DEVELOPS AND CONDUCTS PRESENTATIONS

Provides technical assistance and develops and conducts presentations to local governments, local and regional planning boards or commissions, civil groups and associations, and other intergovernmental groups.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience providing technical assistance and developing and conducting presentations to local governments, local and regional planning boards or commissions, civil groups and associations, and other intergovernmental groups.

+ B. I have professional experience providing technical assistance to local governments, local and regional planning boards or commissions, civil groups and associations, and other intergovernmental groups. I have NOT developed or conducted presentations to local governments, local and regional planning boards or commissions, civil groups and associations, and other intergovernmental groups.

+ C. I have professional experience developing and conducting presentations to local governments, local and regional planning boards or commissions, civil groups and associations, and other intergovernmental groups.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to biology, ecology, or wildlife management.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

19

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

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

+ The type(s) of presentations you developed.

+ The type(s) of presentations you presented.

+ The type(s) of technical assistance you provided.

+ The actual duties you performed.

20

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

21

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - DIRECTS THE COLLECTION AND ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION

Directs subordinates in the collection and organization of environmental, ecological, biological, industrial commercial, social, economic, and demographic information which impacts the environmental and wildlife resources planning process.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience directing subordinates in the collection and organization of environmental, ecological, or biological information which impacts the environmental and wildlife resources planning process.

+ B. I have professional experience collecting and organizing environmental, ecological, or biological information which impacts the environmental and wildlife resources planning process.

+ C. I have professional experience collecting and organizing industrial commercial, social, economic, or demographic information which impacts the environmental and wildlife resources planning process.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to biology, ecology, or wildlife management.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

22

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

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

+ The type(s) of information you collected.

+ The type(s) of information you organized.

+ The actual duties you performed.

23

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

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov