You must submit Application Supplement No. 2009-087-1 with your online or paper application. 

TEST ANNOUNCEMENT

NUMBER  2009-087

REVISED JULY 1, 2009

 

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

State Civil Service Commission

 

Examination

 

for

 

AQUATIC RESOURCES PROGRAM SPECIALIST

 

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT IS THE TEST.

 

Exam

No.

 

Job Title

Job

Code

Pay Schedule

and Range

1.

Aquatic Resources Program Specialist

61235

MA07

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

 

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 and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.

 

NATURE OF WORK

 

Aquatic Resources Program Specialists work in the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.  You will develop, administer, evaluate and promote aquatic resources, recreation, interpretive and natural resources education programs on basic subjects such as fish biology and aquatic ecology; aquatic resources conservation; aquatic resources recreation (fishing, boating, and related activities); and boating and water safety.  You also will develop and implement statewide, regional or county plans and programs designed to promote fishing and boating; develop curriculum and lesson plans; and conduct classes, workshops and training sessions; prepare required materials; and represent the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission before various professional organizations/groups/clubs.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

Please make sure you meet all requirements.  If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.

 

You must be willing to work nights and weekends, and to travel statewide in the performance of your duties.  Travel expenses will be paid.

 

You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Minimum Requirements

Two years of professional experience in the administration, planning, or development of aquatic resources programs that included one year of experience in the development and implementation of aquatic resources education programs; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which must include one year of experience in the development and implementation of aquatic resources education programs.

 

Clarification of Requirements

You may substitute related graduate level education for up to one year of experience but not for the required one year of professional experience in the development and implementation of aquatic resources education programs.  Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted.

 

NOTE:  Part-time experience will be prorated.  Experience in developing and conducting classes, workshops and training sessions in broader subject areas, for example, environmental conservation, biology and so forth, will not be credited as full-time experience in an aquatic resources program.  In such instances you must indicate what percentage of your time was specifically devoted to aquatic resources education.  We will prorate your relevant experience to determine if you qualify.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

All positions are located in the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.  There are currently 6 filled positions, 1 position in each of the following counties:  Centre, Crawford, Dauphin, Lancaster, Luzerne and Somerset.

Opportunities for employment may occur due to normal turnover from retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.

For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:

 

PA Fish and Boat Commission

Human Resources Division

P.O. Box 67000, 1601 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg, PA  17106-7000

Telephone:  (717) 705-7820

Internet:  www.fish.state.pa.us

 

 

 

TESTING

 

You will be rated on your experience and training.  Your score will be based on information you report on your application and application supplement.

 

You must provide complete and accurate information.  Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification.

 

If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your "Notice of Examination Results."  A new application and application supplement are required for a retest.

 

If your name is on an eligible list for this job title and you take this test, your most recent examination result will be the only one counted.

 

TEST RESULTS

 

Employment and promotion lists will be established.  You will be notified in writing of your test results.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

You may complete your application and Application Supplement No. 2009-087-1 online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application and paper application supplement to:

 

State Civil Service Commission

ATTN:  Applications

P.O. Box 569

Harrisburg, PA  17108-0569

 

Please Note:

Paper applications require submission of a copy of your transcript or a listing of courses.  Print your name and social security number at the top of the transcript or course listing and mail it to the address above.

 

Applications, Application Supplement No. 2009-087-1 and further information can be obtained from:

 

1.

State Civil Service Commission:

 

 

 

Harrisburg:  2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O.

 

Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text

 

Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685

 

 

 

Philadelphia:  110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone

 

(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers

only) (215) 560-4367

 

 

 

 

Pittsburgh:  State Office Building, Rm. 1503, 300 Liberty Ave., Pgh.,

 

15222; Telephone (Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-

 

Hearing callers only) (412) 565-2484

 

 

 

Internet:  www.scsc.state.pa.us  

 

 

2.

PA CareerLink offices

 

 

3.

The Human Resources Office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section

 

of this announcement

 

For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."