Forester; Fire- Lycoming County or Clearfield

Overview

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

• 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 headquarter 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 (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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. 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree

• Special Requirement: This position requires possession of a valid PA 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

• 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.…