Regional Advisor (Recreation and Conservation Advisor 2)

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Regional Advisor (Recreation and Conservation Advisor 2)

Salary

$29.09 - $44.23 Hourly

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-77415-55120

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Southeastern Rgn

Opening Date

02/29/2024

Closing Date

3/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

55120

Position Number

50694301

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00382341

Bureau / Division

Regional Services Division

Worksite Address

3539 Waterstreet Road

City

Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19426

Contact Name

Zachary Bender

Contact Email

RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Do you have experience in parks and recreation management and want to utilize your expertise to offer valuable resources and opportunities for communities in Pennsylvania? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is currently seeking a Regional Advisor to assist local entities with a variety of conservation and natural resource related projects. Apply today and join us in our mission to preserve and sustain our state's natural resources! 



DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As the Regional Advisor, you will provide grant, outreach, and technical assistance services to assist communities, non-profit organizations, and government entities with projects related to recreation, conservation, and natural resources. You will serve as the regional point of contact and handle inquiries relevant to the department's programs, as well as facilitate projects, activities, and partnerships to help stakeholders assess the recreational, conservation, and natural resource needs within the region. Additionally, you will prepare talking points and represent DCNR at conferences, groundbreaking ceremonies, and other community outreach functions.

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • 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. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Collegeville.
  • 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:

  • One year as a Recreation and Conservation Advisor 1 (commonwealth title); or
  • Two years of professional experience in parks, recreation, or natural resource conservation administration, planning, or development; and a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, landscape architecture, environmental sciences, city, regional, urban, or environmental planning, or a closely related field; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training. 

 

Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

 

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: 

 

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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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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Recreation and Conservation Advisor 1 for one full year or more?
  • 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 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.
03
How many years of full-time professional experience in parks, recreation, or natural resource conservation administration, planning, or development do you possess?
  • 2 years or more
  • 1 but less than 2 years
  • 6 months but less than 1 year
  • Less than 6 months
  • 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
How much graduate coursework have you completed in parks, recreation, or natural resource conservation administration, planning, or development?

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 your education was 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 visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.
  • 30 credits or more
  • 15 but less than 30 credits
  • Less than 15 credits
  • None
06
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 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 our FAQ page.
  • Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – REVIEWS GRANT APPLICATIONS
Reviews and determines funding eligibility for local, state, or federal grant applications submitted by local government officials or appropriate non-profit organizations such as land trusts, recreation commissions, watershed organizations, trail organizations, etc., for the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of recreation, park, and conservation projects such as park master plans, conservation plans, conservation easements, park and trail projects, etc., to ensure that all required documentation is present and properly completed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and guidelines. Ranks projects in priority order based upon established procedures and selection criteria such as public participation, availability of private funding, project needs, intergovernmental cooperation, etc., to provide recommendations on projects which will receive funding.

Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
  • A. I have professional experience reviewing and determining funding eligibility for local, state, or federal grant applications submitted by local government officials or appropriate non-profit organizations such as land trusts, recreation commissions, watershed organizations, trail organizations, etc., for the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of recreation, park, and conservation projects such as park master plans, conservation plans, conservation easements, park and trail projects, etc., to ensure that all required documentation is present and properly completed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and guidelines. I have ranked projects in priority order based upon established procedures and selection criteria to provide recommendations on projects which will receive funding.
  • B. I have professional experience in applying for grants for the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of recreation, park, and conservation projects and I have successfully received funding.
  • C. I have experience applying for or reviewing grants for programs not related to the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of recreation, park, and conservation projects.
  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or formal training related to grant writing.
  • E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
08
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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. The type(s) of project(s) for which you reviewed grant applications.
  3. The type(s) of project(s) for which you applied for a grant.
  4. The actual duties you performed.
  5. Your level of responsibility.
09
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.
  1. Training Source
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – REVIEWS PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
Reviews proposed intergovernmental or cooperative agreements, project scopes, public participation processes, consultant qualifications, requests for consultant proposals, and cost estimates for the development of comprehensive recreation and park plans, greenway plans, trail plans, river conservation plans, master site development plans, and feasibility studies; and reviews project submissions including cost estimates, specifications, and drawings for parks, trails, conservation easements, land acquisition, etc. Determines conformance to program guidelines, reasonableness, and ability to complete the project for the documents reviewed.

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

  • A. I have professional experience reviewing proposed intergovernmental or cooperative agreements, project scopes, public participation processes, consultant qualifications, requests for consultant proposals, and cost estimates for the development of comprehensive recreation and park plans, greenway plans, trail plans, river conservation plans, master site development plans, and feasibility studies; and reviewing project submissions including cost estimates, specifications, and drawings for parks, trails, conservation easements, land acquisition, etc. I was responsible for determining conformance to program guidelines, reasonableness, and ability to complete the project for the project documents I reviewed.
  • B. I have professional experience reviewing proposed intergovernmental or cooperative agreements, project scopes, public participation processes, consultant qualifications, requests for consultant proposals, and cost estimates for the development of comprehensive recreation and park plans, greenway plans, trail plans, river conservation plans, master site development plans, and feasibility studies; and determined conformance to program guidelines, reasonableness, and ability to complete the project; OR I have professional experience reviewing project submissions including cost estimates, specifications, and drawings for parks, trails, conservation easements, land acquisition, etc.; and I determined conformance to program guidelines, reasonableness, and ability to complete the project.
  • C. I have experience assisting others more experienced than me with reviewing plans or reviewing project submissions for parks, trails, conservation easements, land acquisitions, etc.
  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or formal training related to park or conservation planning, acquisition, or development.
  • E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
11
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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. The type(s) of plans or project documentation you reviewed.
  3. The actual duties you performed.
  4. Your level of responsibility.
12
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.
  1. Training Source
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance to and consults with local government officials and appropriate non-profit organizations such as land trusts, recreation commissions, watershed organizations, trail organizations, etc., via telephone, correspondence, workshops, and meetings involving such areas as project planning and development, preparation of grant applications, development of public/private partnerships, acquisition of land, operation and maintenance of parks, recreation and conservation areas, etc.

Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
  • A. I have professional experience providing technical assistance to and consulting with local government officials and appropriate non-profit organizations such as land trusts, recreation commissions, watershed organizations, trail organizations, etc., via telephone, correspondence, workshops, and meetings involving such areas as project planning and development, preparation of grant applications, development of public/private partnerships, acquisition of land, operation and maintenance of parks, recreation and conservation areas, etc.
  • B. I have experience assisting others more experienced than I in providing technical assistance to and consulting with local government officials and appropriate non-profit organizations such as land trusts, recreation commissions, watershed organizations, trail organizations, etc., via telephone, correspondence, workshops, and meetings involving such areas as project planning and development, preparation of grant applications, development of public/private partnerships, acquisition of land, operation and maintenance of parks, recreation and conservation areas, etc.
  • C. I have experience as a member of a local land trust, recreation and park board, planning commission, watershed association, etc.
  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public administration or business management.
  • E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
14
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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. The area(s) in which you provided technical assistance (grant related, acquisition of land, etc.).
  3. The consultations you handled and with whom (government officials, non-profit organizations, etc.).
  4. The actual duties you performed.
  5. Your level of responsibility.
15
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.
  1. Training Source
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CONDUCTS ON-SITE INSPECTIONS Conducts on-site inspections of recreation and conservation project sites before, during, upon project completion and periodically thereafter to ensure compliance with the approved plans, ensure adequate maintenance, identify possible areas of concern, ensure adherence to established regulations, policies, and guidelines, and recommend correction action if necessary.

Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
  • A. I have professional experience conducting on-site inspections of recreation and conservation project sites before, during, upon project completion and periodically thereafter to ensure compliance with the approved plans, ensure adequate maintenance, identify possible areas of concern, ensure adherence to established regulations, policies, and guidelines, and I recommend correction action if necessary.
  • B. I have professional experience conducting on-site inspections before, during, upon completion or periodically thereafter on recreation and conservation project sites, but I reported the inspection findings to others more experienced than I to ensure compliance with the approved plans, and recommend corrective action.
  • C. I have experience assisting others more experienced than me in conducting on-site inspections before, during, upon completion or periodically thereafter on projects not related to recreation and conservation.
  • D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
17
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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. The type(s) of inspections you conducted.
  3. The point in which the inspection was conducted (before project began, during project, etc.).
  4. The actual duties you performed.
  5. Your level of responsibility.

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