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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00076926 |
Description Activated On: 8/6/2026 9:47:10 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. This position supports the Bureau of Forestry as a leader and collaborator within the natural resource management and conservation community within Pennsylvania. The Partnership and Collaboration Coordinator ensures that the Bureau of Forestry engages with a diverse group of stakeholders to share and inform its work and decision-making. This position also supports the Bureau of Forestry in remaining an efficient, collaborative, and welcoming place to work. |
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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) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external partners a. Coordinate the Bureau of Forestry’s Partner Engagement Group to keep in contact with a wide variety of state, federal, industry, academic, and NGO partners. b. Identify intersections between partner work and Bureau of Forestry programs and support collaborative work c. Cultivate relationships with external partners and organizations to identify and understand new initiatives, workforce development needs, and potential grant funding opportunities B) Lead public engagement around resource management planning efforts a. Identify public needs and sentiments to help the Bureau of Forestry better serve the public b. Compile public perspectives collected through other Bureau programs (e.g., comment cards, visitor use monitoring, etc.) to identify public needs at various scales from local to statewide c. Utilize surveys and other human dimensions tools to collect, analyze, and summarize data as needed to support our programs and staff d. Support the sharing of Bureau of Forestry information with the public C) Develop bureau effectiveness in serving stakeholders and the public and efforts to improve organizational culture and staff support a. Work with staff to determine organizational needs via survey tools and existing working committees b. Serve as conduit between the department, bureau leadership, programs and field offices to support and inform efforts to build strong agency culture and serve all people c. Facilitate trainings and dialogues for staff, leadership, districts, and programs related to workplace culture, organizational function, and outreach work. d. Support tracking and communication of organizational assessment improvement efforts D) Support activities related to the development and maintenance of other forest resource planning programs a. Identify emerging trends and resource management conditions that could impact a variety planning initiatives and programs within Bureau of Forestry and inform the development of resource management guidelines and best management practices b. Assist in the development of the Bureau’s approach and guidance to landscape planning, natural resource management and program development c. Review and comment on written material as requested from others in the Bureau of Forestry d. Provide other information as requested to the State Forester’s office, other program offices, and the field offices |
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. This position will work closely with Bureau of Forestry staff and leadership to identify key partners and local contacts as well as priority topics for discussion. This person will rely heavily on strong inter-personal connection and relationships to build trust and understanding with Bureau of Forestry staff and the natural resource management community. |
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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: N/A Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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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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