Environmental Education Specialist (Seasonal) - French Creek State Park

The Environmental Education Specialist (Seasonal) at French Creek State Park involves planning and executing educational programs focused on environmental and historical topics. Responsibilities include guided nature walks, multimedia presentations, and outdoor activities for diverse visitors. This full-time, seasonal position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and applicants must be willing to work weekends and evenings. Telework is not an option for this role.
THE POSITION

If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge, connecting with others, and making a positive impact in the environmental and recreational field, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Consider joining the French Creek State Park team where you will have the exciting responsibility of planning and executing educational initiatives and interpretive events that showcase both the natural world and historical context. This role will not only allow you to advance your professional talents, but also make a meaningful contribution to our community. Apply today and join us in this fulfilling and dynamic role!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of environmental education at French Creek State Park. You will be involved in planning, organizing, and executing educational programs that cover both environmental and historical topics, and cater to a diverse range of visitors. Your responsibilities will include creating and implementing guided nature walks, multimedia presentations, informative tours, outdoor recreational activities, and hands-on field learning experiences. All of these programs will be aligned with state standards and regulations, and will focus on highlighting natural history, important cultural events, and urgent environmental issues

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
• Seasonal, full-time employment (37.5 hour per week)
• Days and shifts will vary due to operation need, with a 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
• A bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.

Other Requirements:
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:
• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

THE POSITION

If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge, connecting with others, and making a positive impact in the environmental and recreational field, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Consider joining the French Creek State Park team where you will have the exciting responsibility of planning and executing educational initiatives and interpretive events that showcase both the natural world and historical context. This role will not only allow you to advance your professional talents, but also make a meaningful contribution to our community. Apply today and join us in this fulfilling and dynamic role!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of environmental education at French Creek State Park. You will be involved in planning, organizing, and executing educational programs that cover both environmental and historical topics, and cater to a diverse range of visitors. Your responsibilities will include creating and implementing guided nature walks, multimedia presentations, informative tours, outdoor recreational activities, and hands-on field learning experiences. All of these programs will be aligned with state standards and regulations, and will focus on highlighting natural history, important cultural events, and urgent environmental issues

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
• Seasonal, full-time employment (37.5 hour per week)
• Days and shifts will vary due to operation need, with a 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
• A bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Conditions of Employment:
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.

Other Requirements:
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:
• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.