Environmental Education Specialist - Beltzville State Park
Salary
$26.57 Hourly
Location
Carbon County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC-2026-50100-54800
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Beltzville St Prk
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
6/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
54800
Position Number
00123476
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00386433
Bureau / Division
Beltzville State Park
Worksite Address
2950 Pohopoco Drive
City
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18235
Contact Name
Rachel Beam
Contact Email
racbeam@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Start an exciting career as an Environmental Education Specialist with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. You will have a great opportunity to share nature, teach visitors, and inspire people to care for the environment at Beltzville State Park. You will help create meaningful programs that bring the parks natural and cultural stories to life. Join a team that values learning, exploration, and community connection.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position develops and presents educational and interpretive programs that teach park visitors about natural and cultural resources. You will play a key role in helping the public connect with the outdoors through guided activities and environmental learning. As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
A bachelors degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Conditions of Employment:
Other Requirements:
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.
In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years.
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
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Additional Requirement - Do you possess a valid drivers license which is not under suspension?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college level coursework have you completed in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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If you selected "Within 3 months of conferring a Bachelors degree or higher level degree" above, what is your expected graduation date (MM/YYYY)?
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How many years of full-time para-professional/technical or higher level experience do you possess in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM COORDINATION
Plans, develops, coordinates, and presents environmental education, interpretive, and outdoor recreation programs and activities at a state park or environmental education center including conducting discovery learning activities, audiovisual presentations, teacher workshops, guided walks, demonstrations, impromptus, and other cultural and historical learning programs.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - LIAISON
Serves as a liaison to environmental and conservation groups, government agencies and the community which involves responding to requests for information or guidance, providing assistance in training development, program development, and event coordination as well as providing resources and communication of relevant and timely information.
Levels of Performance
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - VISITOR CENTER OR RESOURCE LIBRARY
Schedules employees; opens and closes buildings; maintains brochures, materials, and exhibits in visitor centers or resource libraries; and posts open and close times and programs offered to the calendar of events.
Levels of Performance
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Develops written materials including reports of program status and attendance and environmental education lesson plans, instructional materials, brochures, pamphlets, posters, and exhibits. Ensures material is suitable and available to the diverse groups being educated.
Levels of Performance
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - CUSTOMER SERVICE
Provides customer service at state park visitor or environmental education centers by giving information to park visitors on park facilities (activities, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, history, and environmental features), services, points of interest, and nearby State Parks. Answers phone and email inquiries.
Levels of Performance
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Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address 613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website http://www.employment.pa.gov