Deputy Executive Director Game Commission

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Deputy Executive Director Game Commission

Salary

$96,626.00 - $146,798.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-83649

Department

SL Game Commission

Division

GC Dep Ex

Opening Date

05/13/2024

Closing Date

6/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

64870

Position Number

50659146

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST11

Bureau / Division Code

00231100

Bureau / Division

GC Dep Ex

Worksite Address

2001 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Ashley Boylan

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

gamevacancybids@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

Are you an innovative thinker who is looking for an opportunity to exercise your analytical skills while working for an agency whose mission is to m anage and protect wildlife and their habitats, while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations? If so, the Pennsylvania Game Commission may be the place for you! We are seeking a Deputy Executive Director to conduct highly responsible advisory and consultative work that provides visionary and strategic guidance and advice on a broad scope of issues including conservation management, policy, governance, crisis communications, legislative proceedings, program analysis, operational risk, strategic insights, national trends, and economic impacts. Drive your career forward and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As the Deputy Executive Director, you will manage internal operations of the Executive Office and function as a key member of the Executive Management Team, taking on responsibility for identifying, developing, and discussing major issues confronting the Commission that must be ultimately resolved by the Executive Director. A major responsibility of this position involves coordinating, directing, and intervening on behalf of the Executive Director with commission program managers and region directors to identify and resolve problems, participate in establishing goals and objectives, strategic planning, program analysis, proposal development, and the formulation of requisite policies. Work also involves coordinating various aspects of the Executive Director’s office to ensure policies are understood and implemented, and goals and objectives are achieved.

You will collaborate with the other deputy executive directors, bureau directors, and region directors to identify issues, programs, and ideas needed to implement the Commission’s strategic plan and long-term budget plan. You will also have the opportunity to r epresent the Game Commission in communications with local, state, and federal associations, various interest groups, and individuals.

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=50659146) .

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:

• Five years of progressively responsible administrative management or staff experience, including three years of experience in directing and managing a major function within a conservation agency and a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, public administration, or a closely related field. Appropriate training and experience may be substituted for these requirements except the three years of experience in directing and managing a major function within a conservation agency.

  Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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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

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess three or more years of full-time progressively responsible administrative management or staff experience directing and managing a major function within a conservation agency?

• 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 progressively responsible administrative management or staff experience do you possess?

• 5 years or more

• 4 but less than 5 years

• 3 but less than 4 years

• Less than 3 years

• 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 college coursework have you completed in wildlife management, biology, 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 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 visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• Conferred bachelor's degree or higher

• 120 credits or more

• 90 credits or more

• 60 but less than 90 credits 60 but less than 90 credits

• 30 but less than 60 credits?

• Less than 30 credits

• None

  06

  How much full-time paraprofessional (or higher) level experience do you possess in wildlife management, biology, or a closely related field?

• 4 years or more

• 3 but less than 4 years

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

  07

  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.

  08

  How much college coursework have you complete in public administration or 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 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 visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• 60 credits or more

• 30 but less than 60 credits

• Less than 30 credits

• None

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov