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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Director of Farm Viability and Natural Resource Division (Conservation Program Manager) in Pennsylvania
Director of Farm Viability and Natural Resource Division (Conservation Program Manager)
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Director of Farm Viability and Natural Resource Division (Conservation Program Manager)
Salary
$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC-2024-12080-55020
Department
Department of Agriculture
Division
AG Off of Sec
Opening Date
11/19/2024
Closing Date
12/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
55020
Position Number
50460025
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
B3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00041000
Bureau / Division
Office of Secretary
Worksite Address
2301 N. Cameron Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you searching for fulfilling employment opportunities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Department of Agriculture is currently seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join Pennsylvania's State Conservation Commission as a valuable leader. If you possess a passion for the environment and have proven leadership abilities, we strongly encourage you to submit your application today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position is responsible for the technical and administrative oversight of soil health, climate, energy, sustainability, and regenerative agriculture programs and grants. This position provides administrative and management oversight for the development of technical standards and policies, as well as other activities related to training, education, and professional certification programs. This position provides management oversight of tax credits, financial assistance programs, farmer certifications, and lending programs related to conservation and ag best management practices. This position is the Commission liaison for the Chesapeake Bay program and attends meetings with Bay leadership and stakeholder groups in collaboration with DEP and PDA executive offices. This position is responsible for representing the Commission at stakeholder group meetings focused on climate, soil health, energy, and sustainability initiatives. This position supports conservation technical and financial assistance needs of conventional, organic, and urban farming operations.
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=50460025) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
This position may work occasional evenings and weekends
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.
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:
Six years of professional soil and water conservation program or natural science program experience including or supplemented by one year of supervisory experience and a bachelor's degree in natural sciences or a related field; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by one year of supervisory experience.
Other Requirements
This particular position also requires a valid PA Class C Driver's License.
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
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 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 will 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/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 Requirement-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
How many years of full-time professional soil and water conservation program or natural science program experience do you possess?
a. 6 years or more
b. 5 but less than 6 years
c. 4 but less than 5 years
d. 3 but less than 4 years
e. 2 but less than 3 years
f. 1 but less than 2 years
g. Less than 1 year
h. None
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
Do you possess one or more years of full-time supervisory experience?
Yes
No
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 natural or environmental resources management, 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 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. 30 credits or more
b. Less than 30 credits
c. None
08
CS-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 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 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.
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
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – GRANT MANAGEMENT
Manages and monitors conservation grant programs by developing grant guidelines, reviewing submitted grant documents, and ensuring expenditures and activities are appropriate and adherent to contract standards.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
a. I have experience MANAGING and MONITORING grant programs by DEVELOPING grant guidelines, REVIEWING submitted grant documents, and ENSURING expenditures and activities are appropriate and adherent to contract standards.
b. I have experience MONITORING grant programs and ENSURING expenditures and activities are appropriate and adherent to contract standards.
c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to grant management and administration or business administration.
d. I have NO experience or education 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 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 duties you performed related to developing grant guidelines.
The duties you performed related to reviewing submitted grant documents.
The duties you performed related to ensuring expenditures and activities were appropriate and adherent to contract standards.
Your level of responsibility.
11
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
Credits/Clock Hours
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – BUDGET
Monitors and tracks revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, and budget balances. Ensures expenditures are within guidelines and compliant.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
a. I have experience MONITORING AND TRACKING revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, and budget balances. I also ensured expenditures were within guidelines and compliant.
b. I have experience INPUTTING revenues, expenditures, or encumbrances in financial documents. Someone else was responsible for monitoring, tracking, and ensuring expenditures were within guidelines and compliant.
c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to budgeting, finance, or accounting.
d. I have NO experience or education 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 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 duties you performed related to monitoring and tracking revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, and budget balances.
The duties you performed to ensure expenditure were within guidelines and compliant.
The duties you performed related to inputting revenues, expenditures, or encumbrances to financial documents.
Your level of responsibility.
14
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
Credits/Clock Hours
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance on conservation programs to staff and contractors to ensure the programs are compliant with guidelines, policies, rules, and regulations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
a. I have experience providing technical assistance on conservation programs to STAFF AND CONTRACTORS to ensure the programs are compliant with guidelines, policies, rules, and regulations.
b. I have experience providing technical assistance on conservation programs to STAFF to ensure the programs are compliant with guidelines, policies, rules, and regulations.
c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to conservation of natural resources, or agricultural or environmental protection.
d. I have NO experience or education 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 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.
To whom you provided technical assistance.
Your level of responsibility.
17
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
