Wildlife Habitat Group Manager - Allegheny, Beaver, and Washington Counties

THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a dynamic Wildlife Habitat Group Manager to join our Southwest Region team. This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful habitat projects, shape conservation strategies, and make a tangible difference for Pennsylvania's wildlife. If you are passionate about science-based wildlife management, collaborating with partners, and mentoring staff, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful career in conservation! DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Wildlife Habitat Group Manager plays a key role in planning, developing, and overseeing habitat management projects that support both game and non-game wildlife across Pennsylvania. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact conservation initiatives, apply science-based land management practices, and collaborate with partners to advance statewide habitat goals. Work involves providing leadership to field staff as well as delivering measurable improvements to wildlife habitats and ecosystem health. Join us in making a lasting difference for Pennsylvania's wildlife and natural resources! Work Schedule and Additional Information: • Full-time employment, home headquartered, 40 hours per week • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. • This position is home headquartered. You must live within Allegheny, Beaver, or Washington Counties. • 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: • Two years of professional natural resource management experience; and a bachelor's degree in natural resource management, parks and recreation, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, wildlife management, or a closely related field; or • An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements: • You must possess an active motor vehicle operator's license. • You must obtain a Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator certification within the employee probationary period. • You must successfully complete Wildland Type 2 Firefighter (FFT2) training, including successfully completing a Moderate (or Arduous) level Work Capacity Test (WCT) within the employee probationary period. Additional Requirements: • You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: • This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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. Apply tot his job