Land Conversion Specialist

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Published: November 10, 2019
Location
Harrisburg, PA
Skill Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Natural Resources/ Restoration / Planning / Land Use

When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!

Description

 ~ The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy protects and restores exceptional places to provide our region with Clean Waters and healthy forests, wildlife and Natural Areas for the benefit of present and future generations. ~

Position Overview

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is seeking a skilled professional to serve as a Land Conversion Specialist

Location: This position will be based in DCNR headquarters (Bureau of Recreation and Conservation) in the Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg, with regular meetings with other state agency staff in the Harrisburg area. 

Responsibilities

  • This position is responsible for the research and review of federal and state recreation grant project information to determine if proposed projects will result in "conversions of use." 
  • This position will utilize GIS; a data collector app; interactive mapping applications; other software; and paper files to complete conversion related research, reviews, and coordination. 
  • The Land Conversion Specialist will be the primary point of contact and liaison for transportation related projects. 
  • This position will require regular meetings and some travel with a variety of professional staff at all levels of government, and a variety of non-government organizations; including National Park (NPS) staff; state, county and municipal officials; attorneys; members of the legislative community; planners; design engineers; environmental managers; and recreation managers. 

Qualifications

  • The successful candidate for this position will have the ability to learn, understand, interpret and communicate the nuances of the conversion processes for federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act funded projects and various state funded projects. 
  • Bachelor's degree plus related work or other experience in geography, environmental science, urban and regional planning, environmental planning, recreation or another closely related field. 
  • Additional training and/or experience with ArcGIS is preferred. 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and organization skills are required. 

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

To Apply

  • If you are interested in this position, please click "Apply" below to email a letter and resume.
  • Be sure to list Land Conversion in the subject line of the email. 
  • Deadline to apply is 11/27/19.

When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!

(Visited 1 times, 263 visits today)