As deputy, he oversees operations of the bureaus of State Parks, Forestry, and Facility Design and Construction, and helps advance DCNR’s strategic initiatives.
Norbeck served as the director of the Bureau of State Parks from 2006-2012. During his tenure, the bureau was awarded the National Gold Medal for Best Managed State Park System in the country, 2009-2011.
Norbeck spearheaded outstanding infrastructure investments in the Pennsylvania Wilds, including the:
- Bald Eagle Nature Inn
- Elk Country Visitor Center
- Kinzua Bridge Skywalk
- Sinnemahoning Wildlife Center.
Additionally, he:
- Served as the lead for the Lower Susquehanna Conservation Landscape
- Increased public private partnerships from 100 to 145 over six years
- Updated the agency's revenue enhancement program from $13 million to $21.5 million annually
- Established a Green Parks Initiative resulting in reducing the bureau’s carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiencies throughout the agency
Prior to joining DCNR, Norbeck served nearly 30 years through the ranks as a state parks professional in Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Forest and Park Service, including roles as regional manager, acting chief of field operations, park program manager, training manager, operations park manager, and park ranger.
For these career efforts in the two state park systems, in 2012 he was awarded the President’s Award from the National Association of State Parks Directors.
Norbeck also has served as the chief operating officer of PennFuture, a statewide environmental advocacy organization.