Marketing Division Chief (Administrative Officer 3)
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaTHE POSITION
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Are you a management and marketing professional who is passionate about protecting wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations? Apply for this Administrative Officer 3 opportunity with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. As part of our Bureau of Marketing and Strategic Communications, you will plan, direct, and evaluate strategic marketing initiatives that promote our mission. Take the next step in your career and help share the importance and enjoyment of licensed hunting and furtaking, and other PGC wildlife management work, with all people in Pennsylvania!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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In this Administrative Officer 3 position, you will be responsible for planning and developing marketing and communication strategies to promote awareness of the Commission’s programs and services and to increase the sale of hunting and furtaking licenses. Work also involves participating in and leading project and contractor management, our Marketing Division team, program support, and cross-agency communication. This includes supervising and managing Marketing Division staff, including daily operations, assignment of work, performance evaluation, coaching, and professional development.
We will rely on your professional expertise and collaborative leadership abilities to determine appropriate marketing strategies, tools, and channels for promoting hunting-related products and public engagement programs; prioritize division resources, assigns staff tasks, and set timelines for marketing projects; and approve creative concepts and preliminary materials before external distribution. You will also be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of marketing and the ongoing evolution of the Commission’s approaches through continuous research, evaluation, and stakeholder feedback.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework is not permitted during the initial six-month probationary period; eligibility may be granted upon its successful completion. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as an Administrative Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in public or private organization, including experience in personnel management budgeting or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must possess a current Class C driver's license which is not under suspension
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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.
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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.