Community Wildfire Defense Grant Coordinator (Natural Resource Program Specialist 2) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4803358) Apply  Community Wildfire Defense Grant Coordinator (Natural Resource Program Specialist 2) Salary $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CSSC-2025-17006-54910 Department Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Division CN Fors Fire Pro Div Opening Date 01/29/2025 Closing Date 2/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 54910 Position Number 50697490 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit B3 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00388150 Bureau / Division Forest Fire Protection Division Worksite Address 400 Market St. City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17105 Contact Name OA, CE Section Intake Division Contact Email RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION If you have a strong passion for our local forests and a commitment to preserving these vital resources, we have an incredible opportunity for you. Join us as a Natural Resource Program Specialist 2 within the Forest Fire Protection Division, part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In this position, you will have the chance to engage with the beauty of the outdoors while actively working on initiatives designed to protect both our visitors and the natural environment. This role is perfect for those who want to make a meaningful impact in forest conservation and fire safety. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Natural Resource Program Specialist 2, your primary role will involve the formulation of comprehensive statewide objectives and procedures for the national Community Wildfire Defense Program (CWDG), which is a grant initiative designed to assist vulnerable communities in strategizing and mitigating wildfire hazards. This position entails the creation of technical guidelines and operational frameworks for the CWDG program, alongside the establishment of a statewide mechanism aimed at the ongoing enhancement of program quality. You will engage with personnel from Forest Districts, various state fire management entities, and federal fire management organizations, providing interpretation and clarification of program policies and standards to these stakeholders. Additionally, you will act as the main point of contact for all matters related to the CWDG. Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-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 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: + One year of experience as a Natural Resource Program Specialist 1 (commonwealth title); or + Three years of professional experience in natural resource management or natural resource education; and a bachelor's degree in natural resource management, parks and recreation, education, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field; or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: + This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C non-commercial 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: + In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. 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 Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? + Yes + No 02 If you answered “Yes” to the previous question, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered “No” type N/A in the box. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Natural Resource Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resource Specialist) for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 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 many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in natural resource management? + 3 years or more + 2 but less than 3 years + 1 but less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 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 many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in natural resource education? + 3 years or more + 2 but less than 3 years + 1 but less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 08 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. 09 How much graduate coursework have you completed in natural resource management, parks and recreation, education, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, 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 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. + 30 credits or more + 15 but less than 30 credits + Less than 15 credits + None 10 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 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 ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3) + Yes 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM/PROJECT PLANNING Plans, develops, and implements programs and projects related to wildland fire and state forest operations. Duties include preparing annual wildland fire program operating plans, preparing funding requests for state forest projects, and determining proper allocation and management of resources for both wildland fire and state forest operation programs. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience planning AND implementing programs or projects related to wildland fire or state forest operations. + B. I have experience planning OR implementing programs or projects related to wildland fire or state forest operations. + C. I have experience planning or implementing any natural resource programs or projects NOT RELATED to wildland fire or state forest operations. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project planning or project management. + E. I have NO experience or education 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 on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed 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 planning or implementing a program or project. + The type(s) of programs or projects you have experience planning or implementing. + The actual duties you performed and your 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 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Writes and reviews documents such as work plans, official agreements, summary reports for wildland fire projects, and responses to inquiries related to state forest infrastructure and operations. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience writing documents, reports, or inquiry responses related to wildland fire projects or state forest infrastructure and operations. I was responsible for the FINAL content of the documents. + B. I have experience writing documents, reports, or inquiry responses related to natural resource programs OTHER THAN wildland fire projects or state forest infrastructure and operations. I was responsible for the FINAL CONTENT of the documents. + C. I have experience drafting documents, reports, or inquiry responses related to natural resource programs. Someone else was responsible for the final content of these documents. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to report or technical writing. + E. I have NO experience or education 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 on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed 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 writing documents, reports, or inquiry responses related to wildland fires, state forest infrastructure and operations, or natural resource programs. + Your specific duties and your level of responsibility. 16 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 + Credits/Clock Hours 17 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance verbally to internal and external parties regarding the interpretation of program requirements and the analysis of state forest rules and regulations. Acts as a subject matter expert on wildland fire and state forest infrastructure. Interprets policies, priorities, issues, and goals of projects for operational structure. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience providing technical assistance regarding the interpretation of wildland fire or state forest program requirements, rules, and policies. + B. I have experience providing technical assistance regarding the interpretation of natural resources program requirements, rules, and policies NOT related to wildland fires or state forests. + C. I have experience providing technical assistance regarding rules and policies NOT related to wildland fires, state forests, or natural resources. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communications. + E. I have NO experience or education 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 on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed 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 providing technical assistance and to whom. + The topic(s) of the information provided. + The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility. 19 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 + Credits/Clock Hours 20 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 -SUPERVISION Perform the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work; providing guidance; training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates; evaluating work; providing discipline; monitoring and approving leave; and making recommendations in the hiring and termination process. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included assigning work, evaluating work, providing discipline, monitoring, and approving leave, and making recommendations in the hiring and termination process. + B. I have experience as a lead worker which included providing on-the-job training and staff orientation, reviewing work, or serving as a team or group leader. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do NOT have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 21 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed 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 duties as a supervisor (evaluating work, monitoring, and approving leave, etc.). + Your duties as a lead worker (providing training, reviewing work, etc.). + Your level of responsibility. 22 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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/Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 23 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION Research information related to current trends in wildland fire management, natural resources management, infrastructure, and outdoor recreation. Evaluates new and emerging methods and technologies. Evaluates program areas to identify strengths, opportunities, and challenges. Recommend improvements to procedures or training in support of meeting program objectives and goals. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience researching and evaluating program information related to new and emerging methods or technologies to complete a program analysis. I recommended program improvements based on my findings. + B. I have experience researching and evaluating program information related to new and emerging methods or technologies to complete a program analysis. Someone else was responsible for recommending program improvements based on my findings. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, or program evaluation. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 24 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed 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 researching and evaluating program information and the type(s) of programs. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 25 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 + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov