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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00041879 |
Description Activated On: 3/17/2026 10:18:09 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Wildlife Habitat Group Manager plans develops, and oversees wildlife habitat management projects, that promote game and non-game wildlife habitats. |
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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. Plans and oversees habitat projects, game lands maintenance, infrastructure construction and maintenance, equipment acquisition and other projects and programs within the habitat management group. Review and approves all reports submitted by the Habitat Management Crew including, but not limited to biweekly timesheets, monthly accomplishment reports, monthly automotive equipment reports, monthly off-road equipment reports, monthly storage tank reports, and travel expense vouchers. Monitors compliance with the agency standard operating procedures, work rules, and standards of conduct by all subordinates within the Group. Investigates work-related accidents or incidents. Completes or reviews Accident/Incident Investigation Reports and Witness Statements for incidents within the Group. Oversees any follow-up of recommendations to prevent future incidents or a similar nature. Establishes workload priorities, develops, reviews, and approves the annual work plans for all game lands, other areas, and leased areas within the Group and monitors compliances throughout the fiscal year. Oversees the proper use of coding for personnel time and equipment time to ensure compliance with federal funding requirements. Assists with federal audits as needed within the Group. Coordinates the development and writing of comprehensive management plans for game lands and other areas within the Group with regional forestry and wildlife management staff. Collects data utilizing GPS or other equipment and records detailed information for inclusion in the GIS mapping for the comprehensive management plans and supervises the Game Lands Maintenance Supervisor or other subordinates in the collection of data and information. Initiates and recommends acquisition of new game lands or additions to existing game lands. Researches property owners and deeds. Contacts landowners for potential acquisition of properties and negotiates conditions. Prepares land examinations and land purchase options. Coordinates with surveyors for initial surveys of boundary lines and schedules crews for boundary line marking. Investigates encroachments or line discrepancies and refers problems to surveyors, attorneys, or other staff as needed. Coordinates with the regional forestry staff to review habitat goals and makes recommendations on both commercial timber sales and noncommercial cuts performed by both the Habitat Management Crew and independent contractors within the group for placement or use of roads, locations of landings, structural improvements, reclamation, and revegetation. Coordinates with the forestry staff to review conditions after the timber sale for approval of bond release. Coordinates the planning of high wall reclamation projects or similar projects with the DEP-Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation designers and engineers. Provides relative information and specifies revegetation plans, seed mixes, and other special needs for the game lands. Cooperates with the DEP inspector and engineer throughout the project. Administers the budget for the Group. Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure safety, proper maintenance, and operation, ensures compliance with annual building evacuation and safe assembly drill. Supervises Commercial Driver’s License holders and ensures compliance with licensing, regulations, annual reporting, and random or mandatory drug and alcohol testing as needed. Oversees compliance with the Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act and annually prepares, posts, and submits Hazardous Substance Survey Forms for Habitat Management Crew headquarters within the Group. Maintains a Pesticide Applicators License under the agency business license. Ensures compliance with the Worker Protection Standards and related regulations. Ensures proper use and disposal of herbicides, insecticides, and various other fluids from equipment. Initiates bids, requests for proposals, purchase requisitions, and orders for services, supplies, and materials all within procurement guidelines. Utilizes an issued Commonwealth purchasing card and travel card according to guidelines. Codes and justifies invoices and expenses. Oversees all purchasing card activities within the group to include approvals, reconciliations, and processing of statements. Prepares and submits grant applications for supplemental funding for projects. Oversees completion of work, submits invoices, and files reports relative to funded projects. Attends meetings and coordinates with non-profit organizations seeking grant funding for projects on State Game Lands within the Group. Administers and oversees all mineral or gas leases on state game lands or development of rights severed from surface ownership. Meets with company representatives to plan projects, approve or deny locations, and to discuss environmental impacts and mitigation efforts. Coordinates OGM activities on game lands with the regional staff, the Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management, and outside agencies as needed to include field inspections and completion of the Natural Resource Recovery Questionnaire. Responds to and investigates initial inquiries and accepts applications for permanent rights-of-way licenses or temporary special road use requests within the Group. Evaluates plans; prepares conditions and revegetation plans and recommends final approval/disapproval of licenses or permits. Coordinates timber damage assessments with the forestry staff as needed. Monitors the surveying, construction, reclamation, and use of licensed rights-of-ways or special road use agreements. Inspects and recommends bond releases at the conclusion of temporary projects. Investigates rights-of-ways by researching deeds and other legal documents. Accepts applications and prepares Special Use Permits for Game Lands Use and related activities in the Permit System prepares the list of conditions and submits permits for approval. Monitors compliance with Special Use Permit conditions during periods of activity and inspects areas for reclamation and to recommend bond release. Assists with the prescribed fire program to manage habitat including the preparation of burn plans. Recommends and assists with planning prescribed burns on State Game Lands within the Group. Organizes personnel and equipment and participates in conducting prescribed burns. Coordinates with DCNR-Forestry personnel with prescribed burns as requested. Attends training, completes the pack test, and performs other tasks as required to attain and maintain firefight certification at a minimum of the FFT2 level. Oversees the seedling distribution program within the habitat management group. Solicits and accepts seedling orders, compiles seedling orders from various sources, and compiles the Group composite order. Coordinates picking up seedlings from the Nursery, repacking and distributing the seedlings in a timely manner. Oversees administration of Hunter Access Programs within the Group including contacting landowners, signing or resigning properties, researching property owners, providing information, answering inquiries, providing technical assistance ordering signs and guiding the Farm-Game Manager in all of the above activities on Farm-Game Projects. Maintains accurate records to generate biweekly timesheets, monthly and annual reports, and travel expense vouchers. Coordinates, assigns, plans and/or assists with training programs with the group. Maintains inventory of all equipment within the habitat management group. Assists with preparation of environmental reviews and assessments for projects within the Group. Assists with or completes Wildlife Impact Reviews or provides information to the Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management as needed. Documents or investigates reports of endangered species, threatened species, or species of special concern on State Game Lands or other areas. Performs PNDI searches for projects on State Game Lands as needed. Observes annual mast production and submits fall wildlife food reports as assigned. Oversees stocking of wildlife within the Group. Determines pheasant stocking locations, the number of allocated birds from the Group for each location, and coordinates personnel and equipment to accomplish the stocking. Communicates with the Game Farm as needed and completes Game Distribution Reports. Assists with set-up, staffing, and operation of wildlife check stations and other regional projects. Collects required biological data and participates in wildlife-related studies, including trapping or tranquilizing live wildlife, handling wildlife specimens dead or alive, or conducting surveys. Establishes and maintains a chronic wasting disease carcass and sampling collection site for used by staff and contractors on state game lands and a separate carcass collection location for use by hunter within a disease management area. Prepares and presents programs on habitat management, wildlife management, or other related topics to a variety of constituencies. Represents the agency at exhibits or meetings with various other state agencies, sportsmen’s groups, conservation groups, other organizations, and individuals. Provides content for social media and written publications. Answers questions directly/participates in interviews with the media as authorized. Provides technical assistance and guidance to other state agencies, conservation groups, other organizations, and individuals regarding wildlife habitat improvements, wildlife management information, or related topics. Plans, oversees, and works directly with volunteers performing habitat improvement projects on game lands or other areas. Attends meetings of County Conservation Districts, DCNR Recreational Units, Cooperative Invasive Plant Management Areas, other local, state or federal agencies, local conservation organizations, and landowner organizations as requested. Meets or communicates with local officials and elected representatives to address local concerns or constituent concerns or gain support for PGC initiatives. Mentors and assists with training new Wildlife Habitat Group Managers as assigned by regional directors or their designee. Assists in search and/or rescue efforts for individuals lost or missing. Performs the full range of supervisory functions to include performance reviews, interviewing & selection, leave requests, disciplinary actions etc. Maintains an efficient home office. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Functions: 1. Perform the full range of supervisory functions including training and directing a work force in additional to interpreting/enforcing bargaining agreements. 2. Interpret and enforce all pertinent rules, standard operating procedures, and policies. 3. Analyze and interpret data. 4. Read and develop maps. 5. Inspect buildings, roads, gates, equipment, and other infrastructure related to State Game Lands. 6. Assist with prescribed fire planning, implementing, and monitoring. 7. Use a computer, telephone, fax, printer, GPS, radio, and other electronic equipment. 8. Communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare and submit a wide variety of reports, forms, and legal documents. 9. Prepare and present a wide variety of programs; prepare written material for dissemination to the public. 10. Maintain effective working relationships both inside and outside the agency. 11. Traverse rough terrain for long distances in all weather conditions day or night. 12. Lift and transport heavy objects up to 70 pounds. 13. Operate a 4WD motorized vehicle utilizing a Class C operator’s license. 14. Utilize a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, including chain saws. 15. Handle wildlife of all sizes and species whether dead or alive, collect biological data. 16. Walk, run, crawl, stoop, bend and/or sit for long periods of time. 17. Maintain a Public pesticide Applicators License and attend recertification courses. 18. Maintain a minimum of FFT2 fire fighter training. 19. Operate ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, boats, or other motorized equipment. 20. Work evenings and weekends as may be required. 21. Attends training seminars, workshops, or conference to stay current with information needed to perform the full variety of duties required by the position. |
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 supervisor’s signature. Needs to determine appropriate habitat management treatments to improve habitat quality. This may include decision making on mechanical, chemical, prescribe fire, or other practices based upon current science, technology and policy. |
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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: Possession of an active motor vehicle operator’s license. Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator certification within 6 months. Complete Wildland Type 2 Firefighter (FFT2) training, including successfully completing a Moderate level Work Capacity Test (WCT). Child contact clearances renewed every 60 months to include PA Child Abuse History Certification (DHS), Criminal History Record Check (PSP), and fingerprint-based Criminal History Background Check (FBI, DHS). Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. OTHER 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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