Forester; Fire- Lycoming County or Clearfield

The Position

Start a rewarding career with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as a Forester. You will support wildfire preparedness, assist local communities, and help carry out statewide safety goals. Your work will make a real difference in protecting people, homes, and natural landscapes. Join a team that values service, stewardship, and strong community partnerships.

This position supports wildfire prevention and community safety by providing outreach, technical assistance, and field assessments. The role also involves working with state, federal, and local partners to implement national program standards. As a Forester, you will perform the following duties:

• Community Support: Provide technical assistance to communities on eligibility and help prepare applications for wildfire defense funding
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate communities and structures to determine wildfire risk and recommend ways to reduce potential impacts
• Program Outreach: Promote the Community Wildfire Defense Program through education, meetings, and field communication
• Training and Reports: Attend trainings, complete reports, and assist with audits related to wildfire program activities
• Emergency Response: Respond to wildfires or other emergencies as qualified and support field operations when needed
• Program Assistance: Support additional forest fire protection programs as assigned

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch
• This position will require travel as needed
• The selected candidate will report to either of the following headquarters locations:
  • Moshannon Forest District: 3372 State Park Road, Penfield, PA 15849
  • Tiadaghton Forest District: 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PA 17776
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to 5 days per pay period. A secure high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania are required. Telework may be subject to change at any time.
• 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 and junk folders, for these notices

Qualifications

• Two years of technical forestry experience and an associate's degree in forest technology, forestry, forest management, forest ecosystem management, urban forestry, forest science, agroforestry, or a related forestry degree; or
• A bachelor's degree in forest technology, forestry, forest management, forest ecosystem management, urban forestry, forest science, agroforestry, or a related forestry degree; or
• A master's degree in forest technology, forestry, forest management, forest ecosystem management, urban forestry, forest science, agroforestry, or a related forestry degree.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid Pennsylvania non‑commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for determining eligibility. Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application
• If you claim education on the supplemental application questions, 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
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience,…