Director, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation

Are you enthusiastic about outdoor activities and eager to advance your career in this field? The Department of Natural Resources is on the lookout for a Director to lead the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. This vital bureau plays a key role in fostering robust community partnerships and collaborations aimed at addressing the diverse recreation, conservation, and heritage needs across Pennsylvania. The Bureau is tasked with creating and executing initiatives focused on river conservation, the establishment of greenways and trails, heritage preservation, and the protection of open spaces and natural resources. Additionally, it offers essential funding, technical support, and outreach services to municipalities and conservation partners, facilitating the development of community parks and recreational opportunities. Do not miss the chance to apply today!

This role represents a senior management position tasked with overseeing the operations of the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The primary objective of this position is to further the mission, vision, and strategic goals of DCNR through close collaboration with the Executive Staff. The director plays a pivotal role in fostering statewide partnerships and engaging in landscape initiatives, including heritage areas, the Highlands Act, and land conservation collaborations. By concentrating on a unified set of goals, the director enhances the public, political, and economic significance of DCNR's initiatives, effectively aligning various programs, partner contributions, and community efforts.

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 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, landscape architecture, or planning; and nine years of progressively responsible experience in the recreation and conservation field which includes four years of managerial experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes a minimum of four years of managerial experience.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Experience with fiscal management and budgetary requests.
• Experience managing a grant program.
• Experience developing, planning and implementing a multi-year strategic plan.
• Experience with public speaking and presentations.
• Experience with high level officials, partnerships with diverse groups and diplomacy in professional high profile settings.

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 Info/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.