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Position Background
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Wildlife Biologist 3 - State Ornithologist
Salary: $56,059.00 - $85,125.00 Annually
Location: Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Department: Game Commission
Job Number: CS-20180289-62130
Closing: 9/12/2018 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 62130
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: 8
Worksite Address: 2001 Elmerton Avenue
City: Harrisburg
Zip Code: 17110
Contact Name: Holly Koppenhaver
Contact Phone: 717-787-7836
Contact Email: hokoppenha@pa.gov
THE POSITION descriptino
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a dedicated and experienced Ornithologist to serve as their Chief of Endangered and Non-game Birds Section!
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.
Full-time employment
Must be willing to travel. Travel expenses will be paid
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Pennsylvania Game Commission's State Ornithologist coordinates, directs, and supervises the Endangered & Nongame Bird Section of the Wildlife Diversity Division within the Bureau of Wildlife Management for the conservation of all bird species not classified as game, by conducting research and monitoring, contributing to educational products, and recommending management efforts. This position coordinates the compilation of the best knowledge possible on bird populations, threats, trends, conservation strategies, and natural history in order to promote bird conservation. This work strives to sustain all native populations within their ecological roles, recover declining native populations to self-sustaining levels, and build public support for ongoing bird conservation efforts throughout the life-cycles of the state's birds to represent and future generations.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Based on your answers to the supplemental application questions regarding education, you may be instructed to attach a copy of your college transcripts to your application.
Qualifications:
PA residency currently waived for this title.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid Pennsylvania automobile operator's license.
Two years of experience as a Wildlife Biologist 2
or
A Master's Degree with a major in Wildlife Management and three years of experience as a wildlife biologist.
or
A Bachelor's Degree with a major in Wildlife Management and a minimum of five years experience in wildlife management research.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. ยง7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit the Commission's website, Job Seekers page, for Veterans; visit one of our offices; or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Score valid for this specific posting only
Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions
Provide complete and accurate information or:
score may be lower than deserved
application processing may be delayed
disqualification may result
May only test once under this announcement
Email notice of test results provided
Test and scoring differ from previous test. If taken before, may receive a different score
Further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference, and other items can be obtained from:
Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (717) 783-3058
Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone (215) 560-2253
Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone (412) 565-7666
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)
Internet: www.scsc.pa.gov
