Waterways Conservation Officer Trainee

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THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Would you enjoy the opportunity to protect, conserve, and enhance fishing and boating opportunities for families and individuals? Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding career? The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is now recruiting for the 26th Waterways Conservation Officer Trainee Class to be held in Summer 2024. This is a great opportunity to receive hands-on training that can lead to future promotional opportunities as a permanent Waterways Conservation Officer. Join our team of professionals and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Waterways Conservation Officer Trainee, you will participate in a year of classroom and field training. You will reside at various training sites while studying law enforcement principles and practices, fish and boat laws, watercraft safety, environmental protection, and other related content.

Trainees who successfully complete the program will be promoted to a Waterways Conservation Officer with an increase in salary. Please note that this may require relocation.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hour work week.
• Shifts vary depending on operational requirements and include weekends and holidays.
• 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:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent certification; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• All employees must be at least 21 years of age.
• This particular position also requires applicants to complete questions regarding job-related requirements.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination, drug screening, psychological screening, and physical readiness tests.
• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:  To schedule this examination, you must first apply to this posting.  If you meet eligibility requirements, you will be sent an email notification (separate from the application received notification) regarding how to schedule the exam at a test center.

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS:  IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A TESTING ACCOMMODATION, A REQUEST FOR TESTING ACCOMMODATION (Download PDF reader) FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO SCHEDULING YOUR EXAMINATION.

EXAM INFORMATION:

Testing Location Information

Test Subject Areas
Reading Comprehension (15 questions)
Numerical Reasoning (15 questions)
Written Communication (20 questions)
Effective Working Relationships (20 questions)
Judgment and Problem Solving (20 questions)

There are 90 total questions.                                                

You must take the computerized multiple choice exam (3 hour maximum) no later than March 6, 2024. 

• 3 hour maximum computerized multiple choice exam
• You may only test once under this announcement
• Email notice of exam results provided (please check your spam/junk folder for emails)
• Only most recent exam score is counted

 
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