What are the responsibilities and job description for the Section Chief, Oil and Gas Operations (Natural Resource Program Supervisor) position at State of Pennsylvania?
Salary : $75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : CSSC-2025-18963-54920
Department : Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division : CN Mnls Div
Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Code : 54920
Position Number : 00060891
Union : Non Union
Bargaining Unit : B3
Pay Group : ST09
Bureau / Division Code : 00388180
Bureau / Division : Minerals Division
Worksite Address : 400 Market Street
City : Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code : 17105
Contact Name : OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email : RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you dedicated to protecting and improving our local natural resources? If you possess substantial experience in managing oil and natural gas operations, the Minerals Division at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is eager to hear from you! We are on the lookout for a Section Chief, Oil and Gas Operations (Natural Resource Program Supervisor), who can play a vital role in enhancing our environmental efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional with a desire to create a positive change.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee the management of natural gas planning, exploration, development, and operations impacting the surface areas of State Forest and State Park lands in Pennsylvania. This division is responsible for the comprehensive statewide program concerning geology, conservation, natural resource development, and environmental protection related to oil, gas, gas storage, hard minerals, coal extraction, and water contamination issues on state forest and park lands. You will assess the viability of oil and gas development, provide recommendations on specific terms and conditions of various lease agreements, amendments, and surface use agreements, and perform regular field inspections of ongoing infrastructure development.
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 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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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.
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Selective Certification Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Natural Resource Program Specialist 2 for one or more years full-time?
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How many years of full-time professional experience in natural resource management or natural resource education do you possess?
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in natural resource management, parks and recreation, education, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field?If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience / training. List the employer(s) / training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience / training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Develops, coordinates, and implements natural resource programs and projects. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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Your experience developing, coordinating, and / or implementing a program or project.
The type(s) of program(s) or project(s) you developed, coordinated, and / or implemented (natural resources, forestry, ecology, environmental sciences, education, etc.).
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education / training related to this work behavior, type N / A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - RECORD MAINTENANCE / DATA MANAGEMENT Utilizes computer software and information technology as tools to perform administrative responsibilities. Utilizes electronic databases and spreadsheets, such as SQL, Excel, Access, Power BI, as a recordkeeping system to document and analyze activities, actions, and data related to revenue, and the accuracy of data records. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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Your experience utilizing software, including whether you utilized spreadsheets or databases as recordkeeping systems.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Writes narrative and technical reports, letters, and other correspondence related to financial contract compliance to exchange information with internal staff, other agencies, and external stakeholders. Provides accomplishment reports and data for forecasting and the evaluation of the prior year for the Governor's budget office. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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Your experience writing reports and / or other correspondence.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - CONTRACT COMPLIANCE Interprets, applies, and verifies the terms of lease contracts to ensure compliance. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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Your experience interpreting, applying, and / or verifying terms of a contract to ensure compliance and the topic(s) of contracts.
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