Salary: $58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location : Luzerne County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-10087-61235
Department: Fish & Boat Commission
Division: FB Ed Sectn
Opening Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: 10/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 61235
Position Number: 00186890
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: C3
Pay Group: ST07
Bureau / Division Code: 00222811
Bureau / Division: FB Ed Sectn
Worksite Address: Northeast Region Office Complex, 5566 Main Rd
Worksite Address: 5566 Main Road
City: Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 18656
Contact Name: Nicole Thurstin
Contact Email: nthurstin@pa.cov
THE POSITION Would you flourish in an environment where you can work independently, lead a small team, and develop important partnerships to create educational opportunities to individuals and families? As a Region Outreach and Education Coordinator within the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, you will have the opportunity to teach others about fishing and boating as well as introduce people to the many rewards that our waterways and aquatic habitats have to offer. Apply today to start a new and exciting chapter in your career!
DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing aquatic resource education programs in both the Northeast region and statewide for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Educational programs under this position support the agency's mission, strategic plan, and the R3 (recruitment, retention, and reactivation of anglers and boaters) in Pennsylvania. This position primarily serves 11 counties in the Northeastern part of the state. Additional responsibilities include:
- Representing the agency at various public gatherings and promotional events
- Generating lesson plans, curriculum, and presentations
- Collaborating with agency personnel to ensure proper administration of grant funds
- Supervising region education staff, instructors, and volunteers
- Acting as liaison for organizations engaged in aquatic resource conservation, recreation, angler education, boating education, travel, and related tourism
- Coordinating instructor trainings
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.
- This position requires occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work. 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.
- 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:- Two years of professional experience in the administration, planning, or development of aquatic resources programs that included one year of experience in the development and implementation of aquatic resources education programs; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which must include one year of experience in the development and implementation of aquatic resources education programs.
Other Requirements:- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional experience in the development and implementation of aquatic resources education programs?
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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 professional experience do you possess in the administration, planning, or development of aquatic resources programs?
- 2 years or more
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- 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.
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in fisheries biology, aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, fisheries management, boating education and safety, or a closely related 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 visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
- 30 credits or more
- Less than 30 credits
- None
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS V2 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. You
must complete the application
and answer 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 question 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 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. 07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATIONDevelops and implements aquatic resource programs by assessing program and educational or training needs. Develops strategies to meet identified program needs that align with overall strategic goals.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience developing AND implementing aquatic resource programs. I was responsible for assessing needs and developing strategies to meet those needs.
- B. I have experience implementing aquatic resource programs that someone else initially developed.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in project management, project planning and implementation, or strategic planning.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
- The actual duties you performed related to program development and implementation
- Your level of responsibility
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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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATIONMonitors and evaluates aquatic resource programs to ensure goals and objectives are being met. Recommends changes to programs when negative trends are found.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience monitoring and evaluating aquatic resource programs. I was responsible for identifying negative trends AND providing recommendations for changes to programs as needed.
- B. I have experience monitoring and evaluating aquatic resource programs. I was responsible for identifying negative data trends and notifying higher level staff of any issues.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in data analysis, program evaluation, program analysis, project monitoring and evaluation, or evaluation theory, design, and methods.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name(s) of the employers where you gained this experience
- The actual duties you performed related to program monitoring and evaluation
- Your level of responsibility
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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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEProvides technical assistance such as information concerning the latest techniques and materials available for the instruction of aquatic education courses or new or updated policies, programs, or strategies related to the recruitment, retention, and reactivation of boaters and anglers. Promotes fishing and boating opportunities by utilizing studies, surveys, and public speaking appearances.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience providing aquatic education program guidance to staff and other involved parties. I was responsible for answering all levels of questions.
- B. I have experience providing GENERAL aquatic education program guidance to staff and other involved parties.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in public relations, communications, marketing, business, or natural resources management.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name(s) of the employers where you gained this experience
- The actual duties you performed related to technical assistance
- Your level of responsibility
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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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONWrites technical and narrative documents such as status reports, pamphlets, brochures or newspaper and magazine articles. Develops visual aids and course materials for use by program areas. Reviews and revises documents as needed.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience authoring materials such as status reports, pamphlets, brochures, course materials, or newspaper and magazine articles. I was responsible for THE FINAL DOCUMENT that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
- B. I have experience authoring materials such as status reports, pamphlets, brochures, course materials, or newspaper and magazine articles. I was responsible for COMPILING A PORTION of a larger document.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in areas such as business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
- The name(s) of the employers where you gained this experience
- The actual duties you performed related to written communication
- Your level of responsibility
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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
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