Reference #: 4344929THE POSITIONDo you like working with wildlife?  Do you enjoy working outdoors?  Join our award winning, creative, and talented team of natural resource managers working to ensure realistic military and law enforcement training opportunities to local and international organizations.  Apply today!!

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　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKMembers of this team are challenged daily by integrating the training demands with truly sustainable ecosystem management practices on the ground.  You will work with a multitude of animals and plants found on the property.  This is rewarding and fast paced wildlife management work with a focus on aquatic invertebrate species.  Candidates in this position require a high level of personal initiative, ability to follow directions, and work independently, as well as in a crew, within general guidelines.  A key attribute is the ability to work safely, following strict safety procedures and protocols pertaining to the live-fire training aspect of the facility.  Candidates will have the chance to hike in steep, hazardous terrain, and work in inclement weather.  There will be the opportunity to travel and work some night and weekend hours.  Candidates must have or be willing to obtain Rabies pre-exposure inoculation at or before the start of employment.

　　Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per weekWork hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 5 days a pay period in the office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Annville.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

　　QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Graduation from an Associate Degree Program in Wildlife Management; orAny combination of experience or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

　　Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

　　Necessary Special Requirements:Possession of a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license.

　　Other Requirements:You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:

　　A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

　　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 his 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

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　　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.

　　EXAMINATION INFORMATION

　　Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

　　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.