Wildlife Resource Manager – Northeast Region

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and would like to make a lasting impact on wildlife conservation in Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is eager to welcome a Wildlife Resource Manager to work out of the Northeast Regional Office. This position plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and evaluating wildlife management programs that support healthy ecosystems, sustainable populations, and the Commonwealth’s rich outdoor heritage.

Join us in our mission of managing and protecting wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations!

In this role, you will be assisting the Wildlife Regional Director in planning, developing, and directing all activities in the management of regional wildlife resources. Work involves coordinating the integration of the regional wildlife management, forestry, as well as habitat and land management. You will be responsible for identifying resources needed to meet program goals, objectives, and priorities; conducting periodic evaluations of each wildlife resource program in the region to determine efficiency and effectiveness;

as well as directing personnel management programs. You will also have the opportunity to represent the agency on wildlife resource operations, serving as a liaison with government entities, conservation partners, stakeholder organizations, and the public while leading outreach and public communication efforts. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Wildlife Biologist 3 or Forest Assistant Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of professional experience in wildlife management, forestry, or a closely related field that includes two years of supervisory experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional supervisory experience in wildlife management, forestry, or a closely related field.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• You must meet the

. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.
* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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

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