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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Planner 2 in Pennsylvania
Environmental Planner 2
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Environmental Planner 2
Salary
$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-93093-28416
Department
Game Commission
Division
GC Env Plng and Habitat Pro Di
Opening Date
09/09/2024
Closing Date
9/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
28416
Position Number
00138866
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
GC Env Plng and Habitat Pro Di (00236800)
Bureau / Division
GC Env Plng and Habitat Pro Di (00236800)
Worksite Address
2001 Elmerton Avenue
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
Julie Toth
Contact Phone
717.787.7836
Contact Email
gamevacancybids@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you ready to embark on an exciting new phase in your career, leveraging your expertise in environmental planning at the local, regional, or state level? The Pennsylvania Game Commission has an opening for an Environmental Planner 2 within our Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the development, oversight, coordination, and compliance of oil, gas, and mineral recovery activities on State Game Lands (SGLs). Apply today to become an essential part of a team that strives to m anage and protect wildlife and their habitats for current and future generations!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Environmental Planner 2, you will be tasked with assisting with the management and oversight of Oil Gas Mineral (OGM) leases and agreements, as well as the processing, review, tracking, and maintenance of lease royalties, rentals and revenues generated from OGM recovery operation on SGLs. Work includes coordinating ongoing updates, edits, and improvements to the geospatial datasets, helping manage the OGM royalty management system, and providing guidance to Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) staff on ways geospatial technologies can be utilized to track active, abandoned, and remediated mineral extraction activity sites. You will have the opportunity to conduct field reviews and site inspections, train regional PGC staff, and promote future enhancements to abandoned mine land reclamation opportunities across multiple public and private stakeholders.
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=00138866) .
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.
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 of experience as an Environmental Planner 1; or
Five years of progressive professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning; or
A Master's degree in planning or one of the environmental sciences and two years of progressive professional environmental planning experience; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
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.
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.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
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Planner 1 for two or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
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.
03
How much full-time professional local, regional or state environmental planning do you possess?
A. 3 years or more
B. 2 but less than 3 years
C. 1 but less than 2 years
D. Less than 1 year
E. 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 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.
05
Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in the environmental science field other than the experience claimed in the previous question?
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 in planning, environmental planning, or environmental sciences do you possess?
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 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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
A. A conferred master's degree
B. 30 or more credits
C. 15 but less than 30 credits
D. Less than 15 credits
E. None
08
If you currently do not have a conferred master's degree in planning, environmental planning, or environmental sciences, are you within 3 months of possessing a conferred master's degree in one of those majors?
Yes
No
09
If yes, what date do you expect to receive your degree?
10
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
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATIONProvides technical assistance and consultation to staff and other interested parties regarding issues related to ecological resources and implications for conservation and management, including guidelines, policies, and procedures concerning natural ecosystems (forests, grasslands, wetlands, etc.); species verification; adverse impact avoidance, minimization, or mitigation; and environmental review procedures.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultation to staff AND external parties regarding issues related to ecology, natural ecosystems, or the environment.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultation to staff OR external parties regarding issues related to ecology, natural ecosystems, or the environment.
C. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultation to staff OR external parties NOT RELATED TO ecology, natural ecosystems, or the environment.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to geology, ecology, environmental studies, or natural sciences.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
12
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.
Your experience providing technical assistance or consultation and to whom.
The topic(s) of the technical assistance or consultation you provided.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
13
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 - DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PLANSDevelops and implements plans, permits, or policies related to natural resources such as water quality, re-vegetation, or oil/gas and mineral recovery to ensure local, state, and federal planning policies and practices are met.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing AND implementing plans, permits, or policies related to natural resources.
B. I have experience developing OR implementing plans, permits, or policies related to natural resources.
C. I have experience developing or implementing plans, permits, or policies NOT RELATED TO related to natural resources.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to developing, evaluating, or implementing plans.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
15
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 text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience developing and/or implementing plans, permits, or policies.
The type(s) of plans, permits, or policies you developed and/or implemented.
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 - DATA MANAGEMENTCollects, analyzes, and presents spatial and non-spatial data such as geographic locations or mapping positions related to oil, gas, and mineral resource programs or wildlife habitat programs to maintain accurate records.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting spatial AND non-spatial data related to oil, gas, and mineral resource programs or wildlife habitat programs.
B. I have experience collecting, analyzing, or presenting spatial OR non-spatial data related to oil, gas, or mineral resource programs or wildlife habitat programs.
C. have experience collecting, analyzing, or presenting spatial OR non-spatial data NOT RELATED to oil, gas, or mineral resource programs or wildlife habitat programs.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to spatial data science, or data management.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
18
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.
Your experience collecting, analyzing, or presenting spatial or non-spatial data.
The topic(s) of the data you collected, presented, or analyzed.
The actual duties you performed and 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
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
