Environmental Education Regional Program Coordinator

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for public service and a desire for a meaningful career educating our youth in the field of environmental protection? The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is excited to welcome a dedicated Environmental Education Regional Program Coordinator to lead the charge in environmental literacy across the Commonwealth. Here, you will conduct professional work in the coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of environmental education and interpretive programs within the Pennsylvania Environmental Education and Information Center.

If you are ready to inspire the next generation, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Environmental Education Regional Program Coordinator, you will serve as the face of environmental stewardship, providing the tools and knowledge necessary for Pennsylvanians to protect our air, land, and water for years to come. Within this role, you will provide vital support for environmental education throughout Pennsylvania by delivering a wide-range of programs for students. Programs may occur in parks, environmental centers, regional offices, conservation districts, and public or private schools.

You will also collaborate with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to coordinate and facilitate professional development and teacher enrichment workshops. Additional key responsibilities include assisting in updating and upgrading DEP's environmental education-related website content, maintaining the Environmental Education and Information Center at the Rachel Carson State Office Building, and promoting the DEP Falcon Program.

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

* Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

* 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 an Environmental Education Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

* A bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; and one year of professional experience in the field of environmental education and interpretation; or

* An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

* This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

* You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

* This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

* Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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:

* 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…