The Pennsylvania Game Commission is actively seeking a Deputy Executive Director to assist with the direction and planning of our statewide wildlife management program. If you are a motivated and forward-thinking individual with a background in the direction and management of a conservation agency, we encourage you to apply for this incredible opportunity. This is your chance to transform your career to new heights in one of Pennsylvania's longest-standing and best-known organizations. Join our team of dedicated professionals and apply today!

This is highly responsible administrative and professional work, and you will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective administrative procedures for the day-to-day management of the agency. You will report directly to the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and be responsible for directly supervising the bureau directors. You will primarily assist the director in planning, directing, executing, and coordinating all activities of the Commonwealth's wildlife management program; for relieving the director of administrative and supervisory details; and for acting with full responsibility during the director's absence.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 45-minute lunch.
• 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:

• Five years of progressively responsible administrative management or staff experience, including three years of experience in directing and managing a major function within a conservation agency and a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, public administration, or a closely related field. Appropriate training and experience may be substituted for these requirements except the three years of experience in directing and managing a major function within a conservation agency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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