THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for our local forests? If so, then join the Department
of Conservation and Natural Resource's Clear Creek Forest District as a
Forester today! Come experience the satisfaction of public service while
enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Fire Forester and
conduct professional forestry work involved in the management, protection, and
conservation of forest resources within the Clear Creek Forest District.
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 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework)
part-time (Adhoc) when necessary or needed. In order to telework, you
must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are
unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters
office in Clarion.
Overtime is required for trainings and emergency response to wildfire
incidents within district and statewide.
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
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Necessary Special Requirement:
You must possess 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.
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.
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. employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the
Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves
as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test
center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your
application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
