Management Technician - Pennsylvania Game Commission - Dauphin County, PA - Full Time

THE POSITION

Are you a motivated and adaptable person who excels with details both in the office and as part of your hunting and trapping experience? The Pennsylvania Game Commission needs you for our Hunter Education and Outreach Division team! This Management Technician position is your chance to combine your skills and experience with work you enjoy by supporting our Hunter Trapper Education (HTE), and Hunter Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) programs. Achieve your goals with us! Description Of Work In this role, you will support the daily operations and administration of our HTE and R3 programs. Responsibilities involve performing a variety of tasks such as conducting HTE classes, coordinating with HTE volunteers, managing warehouse inventory, and assisting with HTE, R3, and public outreach events. You will assist program instructors with coordinating and teaching courses and volunteer trainings, as well as assist volunteer instructors with setting up classes, obtaining necessary training materials and supplies, securing class locations, and recruiting additional volunteers to host classes as needed. This includes assisting with oversight and management of hunter education inventory and warehouse space, and the upkeep and maintenance of all training equipment. Our team will also rely on you to answer the hunter education and outreach division phonelines and emails, ensuring that all incoming hunter education and R3 program inquiries and requests are addressed in a timely manner. You will also have the opportunity to attend and assist with HTE and R3 public outreach events, including multi‑day and beginner focused events. Work Schedule And Additional Information Full‑time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to two days per week, after the initial six‑month probationary period. To telework you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you cannot telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 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. Qualifications Minimum Experience And Training Requirements Three years of advanced clerical or para‑professional work that included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. An Associate’s Degree may be substituted for two years of required experience. Additional Requirements You must have successfully completed a hunter‑trapper education course. You must currently possess a valid PA state hunting license. You must have three or more years of experience hunting. You must have successfully harvested any game in the past five years. You must have experience trapping furbearers. You must have experience with administrative work, such as data entry, filing paperwork, answering phones, or managing supplies. You must be able to safely teach someone to use a bow, crossbow, or firearm. You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Outdoor Hive