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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00028991 |
Description Activated On: 8/25/2026 9:30:43 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organizations objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position is responsible for professional work in the development and evaluation of large-scale natural resource educational programs within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It has responsibility for a variety of complex, interrelated programs including (but not limited to) the Departments Get Outdoors PA program, GO Teach, Project Learning Tree, First Day Hikes, partnership programs with concessionaires and recreational providers, interpretive information development, conducting and developing teacher professional development trainings and supports and assists the planning and implementation of OPS employee trainings as well as other programs to be developed. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. A. GET OUTDOORS PA PROGRAM Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the departments statewide Get Outdoors PA program. Provides facilitation guidelines; recommends changes and further development based upon evaluation; and establishes a framework for statewide information exchange throughout the state. Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures: Develops, recommends, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and provides direction on program rules, regulations, policies and procedures as related to Get Outdoors PA. Researches, develops, and writes management directives and guidelines for Get Outdoors PA. Develops and recommends changes to goals, objectives, and priorities as they relate to associated policies, procedures, guidelines, and reporting forms. Reviews, comments, and writes proposed changes to said standards Provides guidance and direction for program implementation and coordination to regional outdoor recreation program coordinators and field staff. Facilitates and assists environmental education centers, participating state parks and regional offices with workshops, field trainings and advanced training seminars. Shares interest and knowledge about Get Outdoors PA to interested participants located outside the designated service area of environmental education centers, participating state park and regional offices. Serves as a resource specialist to the participants named above when they have questions or need additional help with their Get Outdoors PA programs. Cooperation with Other Agencies and Organizations: Meets regularly with federal, state, and local government entities, advocacy groups, constituents, and other groups to identify opportunities to enhance or develop new programs. Integrates the Get Outdoors PA program with other outdoor recreation organizations and agencies locally, statewide, and nationally Cooperates with other state agencies, such as the PA Game, and Fish and Boat Commissions and Departments of Health and Education in development of the program. Performance Indicators and Evaluation: Establishes program performance indicators and conducts evaluations of the implementation of field programs and prepares reports based on such findings. Receives, reviews, and monitors all reports submitted by participating state parks, state forests and partners. Evaluates and compiles reports as needed on the program. Develops and implements an evaluation mechanism for the Get Outdoors PA program. Provides resource materials, information, and additional training to department staff to ensure quality programming Assists regional program coordinators with evaluations of field staff Training Needs: Evaluates the training needs of field staff in the performance of Get Outdoors PA activities and develops, coordinates, implements, and facilitates training to state park field personnel. Researches, develops, and writes lesson plans for utilization in training sessions Provides resource materials, information, and additional training to Bureau staff to ensure quality programming Interprets technical program goals, objectives, priorities, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards for field personnel, co-workers, and others. Represents the department and the Get Outdoors PA program at various local, state, and national workshops, conferences, and seminars. Drafts, presents, and finalizes approved educational and informational material such as pamphlets, posters, and brochures promoting project or initiative. Provides web content for the Get Outdoors PA section of the DCNR website Coordinates statewide marketing efforts for Get Outdoors PA. Develops and disseminates promotional materials with DCNR press office Develops virtual program offerings in support of content areas and responsibilities. Provides videos, PowerPoints, interactive virtual webinars, and other forms of virtual programming for use by OPS field staff and other Bureau staff in educational programs for the public. Drafts, presents, and finalizes approved virtual educational and informational materials and programs such as interactive webinars, social media posts, and other virtual media supporting Get Outdoors PA. Develops storylines, writes goals and objectives, researches, finalizes scripts and leads the creation of videos to support instruction and promotion of outdoor recreation activities. Serves as content expert on videos, social media posts, and other multimedia programs where the topics of outdoor recreation, Leave No Trace, and how-to recreate outside are key topics. Prepares letters, reports, memoranda, and correspondence. Designs and revises reporting forms for Get Outdoors PA Handles all Get Outdoors PA information and training requests within 3 days of receipt Performs related work as required. Inventories, maintains, and re-orders equipment and supplies as needed. Develops policies and guidelines for the allocation of funds and resources to support the program. Makes recommendations for distribution of annual equipment budget. B. GO TEACH Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the statewide GO Teach program consisting of GO Teach: Hiking, GO Teach: Snowshoeing, and GO Teach: GPS. Provides facilitation guidelines; recommends changes and further development based upon evaluation; and establishes a framework for information exchange throughout the state. Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures: Develops, recommends, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and provides direction on program rules, regulations, policies and procedures as related to GO Teach. Researches, develops, and writes management directives and guidelines Develops and recommends changes to goals, objectives, and priorities as they relate to associated policies, procedures, guidelines, and reporting forms. Reviews, comments, and writes proposed changes to said standards Provides assistance in program implementation and coordination to field personnel Facilitates and assists environmental education centers, participating state parks and regional offices with educator workshops, field trainings and advanced training seminars. Facilitates GO Teach to interested participants located outside the designated service area of environmental education centers, participating state parks, and regional offices Serves as a resource specialist to the participants named above when they have questions or need additional help with their GO Teach tasks Cooperation with Other Agencies and Organizations: Meets regularly with federal, state, and local government entities, conservation districts, advocacy groups, constituents, and other groups to identify opportunities to enhance or develop new programs. Integrates GO Teach efforts with health, wellness and physical activity organizations and programs locally, statewide, and nationally Cooperates with other organizations, such as the Society of Health & Physical Educators, by ensuring Bureau staff promote best practices for outdoor recreation, thus maintaining positive working relationships between agency personnel Ensures GO Teach addresses the statewide Academic Physical Education, Health & Safety Standards and other relevant Standards as written by the PA Department of Education Performance Indicators and Evaluation: Establishes program performance indicators and conducts evaluations of the implementation of field programs and prepares reports based on such findings. Receives, reviews, and monitors all reports submitted by participating environmental centers, state parks, regional offices, and participants statewide Evaluates and assesses GO Teach implementation and success annually Training Needs: Evaluates the training needs of field staff in the performance of GO Teach activities and develops, coordinates, implements, and facilitates training to state park field personnel. Provides resource materials, information, and additional training to Bureau staff to ensure quality programming Assists Regional Program Coordinators with evaluations of new Environmental Education Specialists to determine eligibility for facilitation of GO Teach. Researches, develops, and writes complete lesson plans for utilization in training sessions Provides necessary updates and training at yearly OPS workshops Interprets technical program goals, objectives, priorities, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards for field personnel, co-workers, and others. Represents the Bureau and the GO Teach program at various local, state, and national workshops, conferences, and seminars. Drafts, presents, and finalizes approved educational and informational material such as pamphlets, posters, and brochures promoting project or initiative. Provides web content for the GO Teach section of the DCNR website Coordinates statewide marketing efforts for GO Teach. Develops and disseminates promotional materials with DCNR press office Develops virtual program offerings in support of content areas and responsibilities. Provides videos, PowerPoints, interactive virtual webinars, and other forms of virtual programming for use by OPS field staff, teachers, and other Bureau staff in educational programs for the public. Drafts, presents, and finalizes approved virtual educational and informational materials and programs such as interactive webinars, social media posts, and other virtual media supporting GO Teach. Develops storylines, writes goals and objectives, researches, finalizes scripts and leads the creation of videos to support instruction and promotion of GO Teach. Serves as content expert on videos, social media posts, and other multimedia programs where the topics of hiking, snowshoeing, and GPS instruction as well as Leave No Trace are key topics. Prepares letters, reports, memoranda, and correspondence. Designs and revises reporting forms for GO Teach Handles all GO Teach information and training requests within 3 days of receipt Performs related work as required. Inventories, maintains, and re-orders equipment and supplies as needed. Coordinates information related to contracts and purchasing of GO Teach related equipment and supplies C. Project Learning Tree Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Project Learning Tree, PLT Early Childhood, and PLT Modules as they pertain to State Park Outdoor Programming staff. Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures: Develops, recommends, implements, coordinates, evaluates, and provides direction on program rules, regulations, policies and procedures as related to Project Learning Tree. Recommends and contributes to management directives and guidelines as set forth by Project Learning Tree National and the Bureau of Forestry. Develops and recommends changes to goals, objectives, and priorities as they relate to associated policies, procedures, guidelines, and reporting forms. Reviews, comments, and writes proposed changes to said standards Provides assistance in program implementation and coordination to field personnel. Facilitates and assists environmental education centers, participating state parks and regional offices with educator workshops and field trainings; advanced training seminars; and student forums. Facilitates Project Learning Tree to interested participants located outside the designated service area of environmental education centers, participating state parks, and regional offices Serves as a resource specialist to the participants named above when they have questions or need additional help with their Project Learning Tree tasks Cooperation with Other Agencies and Organizations: Meets regularly with federal, state, and local government entities, conservation districts, advocacy groups, constituents, and other groups to identify opportunities to enhance or develop new programs. Integrates Project Learning Tree efforts with other organizations and programs locally, statewide, and nationally Cooperates with other organizations, such as the PA Bureau of Forestry, by ensuring Bureau staff follow all appropriate rules, best practices, and guidance in delivering Project Learning Tree lessons and trainings, and to promote best practices for species management and conservation, thus maintaining positive working relationships between agency personnel Ensures Project Learning Tree addresses the statewide Academic Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Standards and other relevant Standards as written by the PA Department of Education Performance Indicators and Evaluation: Establishes program performance indicators and conducts evaluations of the implementation of field programs and prepares reports based on such findings. Receives, reviews, and monitors all reports submitted by participating environmental centers, state parks, regional offices, and participants statewide Evaluates and assesses Project Learning Tree implementation and success annually Training Needs: Evaluates the training needs of field staff in the performance of Project Learning Tree activities and develops, coordinates, implements, and facilitates training to qualified Environmental Education Specialists. Provides resource materials, information, and additional training to Bureau staff to ensure quality programming Researches, develops, and writes complete lesson plans, as requested by Project Learning Tree National, for utilization in training sessions Provides necessary updates and training at yearly OPS workshops Interprets technical program goals, objectives, priorities, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards for field personnel, co-workers, and others. Represents the Bureau and the Project Learning Tree program at various local, state, and national workshops, conferences, and seminars. Drafts, presents, and finalizes approved educational and informational material such as pamphlets, posters, and brochures promoting project or initiative. Contributes Pennsylvania specific information to the national Project Learning Tree website Assists with statewide marketing efforts for Project Learning Tree. Works with the PA Bureau of Forestry and Project Learning Tree National to develop and disseminate promotional materials with DCNR press office assistance Develops virtual program offerings in support of content areas and responsibilities. Provides videos, PowerPoints, interactive virtual webinars, and other forms of virtual programming for use by OPS field staff, teachers, and other Bureau staff in educational programs for the public. Drafts, presents, and finalizes approved virtual educational and informational materials and programs such as interactive webinars, social media posts, and other virtual media supporting Project Learning Tree, PLT Modules, and PLT Early Childhood. Develops storylines, writes goals and objectives, researches, finalizes scripts and leads the creation of videos to support instruction and promotion of Project Learning Tree, PLT Modules, and PLT Early Childhood. Serves as content expert on videos, social media posts, and other multimedia programs where the topics of trees, forests, plants, ecosystems and habitats, and conservation are key topics. Prepares letters, reports, memoranda, and correspondence. Completes all reports and evaluation forms as required by Project Learning Tree National in a timely manner Handles all Project Learning Tree information and training requests within 5 days of receipt Performs related work as required. Inventories, maintains, and re-orders equipment and supplies as needed Coordinates information related to contracts and purchasing of Project Learning Tree related equipment and supplies D. Statewide Outdoor Recreation Initiatives Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and promotion of statewide initiatives as assigned including, but not limited to: First Day Hikes, Pennsylvania Hiking Week, outdoor recreation afterschool programs and clubs. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates programs. Employee: Rules, Regulations Policies and Procedures Chairs steering committees during the design stages of statewide initiatives. Researches, develops, and writes directives, policies and guidelines for each initiative. Recommends changes to policies, guidelines and reporting forms for specific project. Reviews, comments and writes proposed changes to policies, guidelines, standards and reports forms. Designs and revises reporting forms for each initiative Reviews proposed legislation for the possible impact on the program. Develops and conducts feasibility studies on new programs and initiatives. Cooperation with Other Agencies and Organizations Cooperates with other state agencies and organizations in program development and implementation Ensures project compliance with appropriate statewide Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission or Pennsylvania Game Commissions standards and best practices. Performance Indicators and Evaluation Completes pre- and post- assessments of each project Evaluates field reports and compiles annual reports on status of initiatives Training Needs Develops, coordinates, implements, and facilitates training on initiatives for DCNR staff and partners Researches, develops and writes complete lesson plans in proper format for utilization in training sessions. Interprets technical program goals, objectives, priorities, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards for field personnel, co-workers, and others. Prepares and delivers speeches to various organizations on initiatives. Drafts, presents, and finalizes approved promotional and marketing material such as brochures, posters, and websites promoting initiative. Develops virtual program offerings in support of content areas and responsibilities. Provides videos, PowerPoints, interactive virtual webinars, and other forms of virtual programming for use by OPS field staff and other Bureau staff in educational programs for the public. Drafts, presents, and finalizes approved virtual educational and informational materials and programs such as interactive webinars, social media posts, and other virtual media supporting Statewide Outdoor Recreation Initiatives. Develops storylines, writes goals and objectives, researches, finalizes scripts and leads the creation of videos to support instruction and promotion of Statewide Outdoor Recreation Initiatives. Serves as content expert on videos, social media posts, and other multimedia programs where the topics of outdoor recreation, statewide outdoor recreational events, outdoor recreation partnerships, plants, forestry, and habitats are key topics. Letters, reports, memoranda, and correspondence Handles all information and training requests for the above projects within three days of receipt Cooperation with Other Agencies and Organizations Works collaboratively with other divisions, bureaus, agencies, and organizations to produce joint interpretive plans Performance Indicators and Evaluation Prioritizes, recommends, evaluates, updates, and revises EE&I management plans on a 3-year basis F. TRAINING Assists agency staff and key field personnel to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the annual Outdoor Programming Services Statewide Meeting, OPS Learning Series, and GOPA Summer Camp. Plans, develops, coordinates, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates workshops, seminars, in-service programs, and college courses designed to instruct teachers/educators, pre-service educators, and Bureaus educational staff on the necessary information, methods, and techniques for facilitating outdoor recreation and environmental education. Disseminates information to Bureau OPS staff for statewide use. This employee: Works with agency staff and colleagues to evaluate the training needs of field personnel and assists with the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of Division trainings. Provides input into the development of a training schedule for new and returning employees which best meets the immediate needs of the Bureau of State Parks staff Assists with the development of workshop goals and objectives for employee training. When needed contacts and makes necessary arrangements with Bureau staff or resource experts to serve as instructors for employee training sessions. Assists with the development of a workshop theme and objectives. Serves as an instructor for training sessions to all employees, related to the individual responsibilities of this position, if requested or needed Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures Researches, develops, and writes appropriate lesson plans for use by Bureau staff in conducting teacher workshops and outdoor recreation trainings Provides necessary equipment for trainings and teacher workshops Reviews and provides input on management directives and guidelines for workshops, seminars, and college courses Develops, implements, facilitates, coordinates, and evaluates outdoor recreation trainings including (but not limited to) GO Teach, GOPA Summer Camp, Project Learning Tree, SMART Angler, Boater Water Safety Awareness Training and National Archery in the Schools Program Instructor Training. Cooperation with Other Agencies and Organizations Invites and includes personnel from other state and local agencies, organizations, etc. to attend all or a portion of curriculum workshops and outdoor recreation trainings Assists with training opportunities sponsored jointly by the Bureau and the National Association of Interpretation Coordinates with agencies responsible for sponsoring the above curricula to ensure quality facilitation of trainings by Bureau staff, recommending qualified staff for future training and ensuring quality evaluation of trainings by Bureau staff Performance Indicators and Evaluation Assists with evaluating, updating and implementing completed lesson plans for utilization in the employee training sessions Assists with the development of evaluation tools designed to measure the effectiveness of individual training sessions for employees Uses evaluation data to help plan upcoming training sessions Assists in evaluations and recommendations associated with other training opportunities Evaluates the training needs of field staff in the performance of program activities and plans, schedules, and conducts training to enable them to perform the program activities Interprets technical program goals, objectives, priorities, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards for field personnel, co-workers, and others. Purchases necessary equipment and materials needed for workshops, trainings, and courses. G. TECHNICAL WRITING & ASSISTANCE Provides technical writing assistance to the Bureau on topics dealing with outdoor recreation and environmental education. Assists in the planning and development of non-personal media projects where they are content experts. This employee: Drafts, presents, and finalizes approved educational and informational material such as pamphlets, posters, brochures and other non-personal media promoting DCNRs mission and goals. Writes feature articles for various publications promoting outdoor recreation programs within the DCNR - Bureau of State Parks, DEP Update, DCNR Resource, NAI and various other publications Researches, coordinates, and develops educational brochures, audio-visual programs, interpretive information for promotion of Get Outdoors PA, GO Teach, Project Learning Tree, and other bureau outdoor recreation and education initiatives. Serves as content expert on waysides, exhibits and audio visual programs where the topics of outdoor recreation, habitats, plants, forestry, and conservation are key topics Prepares storylines for nonpersonal media projects by developing outlines, writing goals and objectives, researching, searching for illustrations, and writing copy for projects where they are content experts. Reviews draft layout and proofreads copy Letters, reports, memoranda, and correspondence Assists with correspondence and memorandums associated with the Certified Interpretive Guide training sessions Provides senior agency staff with pertinent information to be included in the annual memorandum notifying employees of training Prepares letters, reports, memoranda and materials needed for workshops, trainings and courses. Cooperation with Other Agencies and Organizations Works collaboratively with other divisions, bureaus, agencies, and organizations to produce joint publications Performance Indicators and Evaluation Prioritizes, recommends, evaluates, updates, and revises EE&I nonpersonal media projects related to the Get Outdoors PA program, GO Teach, and Project Learning Tree. H. LIAISON Represents the OPS Division and the Bureau of State Parks on a statewide basis by serving on various committees, attending state park meetings, and participating in professional training opportunities both as an attendee and an instructor. This employee: Cooperation with Other Agencies and Organizations Expresses the views of the OPS Division to further the growth of the program of services offered by the Bureau of State Parks Provides technical consultant services to federal, state, and local agencies concerning development of outdoor recreation and education endeavors Presents sessions at professional training workshops offered by other agencies and organizations on plants and other outdoor recreation topics Serves as a liaison between general public and the Bureau in all areas of outdoor recreation and plant-focused programming. Provides advisory and consultant services to schools and advises school personnel on the availability of Bureau and Department services Training Needs Attends professional training workshops and conferences to improve the quality of the outdoor recreation and education programs offered by the Bureau of State Parks Prepares and delivers speeches to various organizations on specialized subjects. Prepares letters, reports, memoranda, news releases, and correspondence to exchange information with coworkers, field personnel, supervisors, and the public. I. OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM EVALUATION Provides input and assistance with the planning, development, and implementation of statewide outdoor recreation & environmental education program evaluation. Performance Indicators and Evaluation Reviews and recommends suggestions for statewide management directives and guidelines Reviews monthly program reports and provides input and assistance on program improvements Visits assigned state parks and EE centers to assist in program evaluation in order to improve program quality at the site Provides input and assistance with the development of the education and interpretation sections annual Program Plan Provides input on field EIT/EES job descriptions as requested Develops, writes, and implements other evaluation methods as outlined in other sections of this description Cooperation with Other Agencies and Organizations Assists other agencies such as DEP and the PA Game Commission with EE grant application rating Drives to field sites weekly. Interprets management directives and guidelines for employees and field personnel through memoranda, meetings, and personal contact. Prepares letters, reports, memoranda, and correspondence. 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Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisors signature. Work is assigned through performance objectives and on an as-needed basis. Work is reviewed during quarterly reviews and during program function meetings. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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