Forester (Permanent) – Susquehannock Forest District

Reference #: 4686088
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about protecting the stunning forests of Pennsylvania? Become a part of our dedicated team as we strive to preserve these natural treasures for future generations! With the right nurturing and commitment, we can ensure that Pennsylvanias forests not only survive but thrive for years to come.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role operates as a Forester tasked with overseeing the management of the State Forest Resources within the District, ensuring compliance with the Forest Resource Plans, Timber Management Operating Manual, and relevant Commonwealth laws. Additionally, this position acts as the coordinator for Invasive Plant Species and Electric/Gas Right-of-Way within the Forest District. The Forest Assistant Manager provides supervision for this role. While the primary emphasis of this position is on timber management, it will also prioritize various other responsibilities, including Search & Rescue operations, fire suppression efforts, wildlife habitat enhancement projects, and initiatives aimed at preventing insect infestations and diseases.

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:
Week 1: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Week 2: 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday – Thursday, off Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position may require travel and overtime.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on an ad-hoc basis. 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 Coudersport.
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 associates degree in forest technology, forestry, forest management, forest ecosystem management, urban forestry, forest science, agroforestry, or a related forestry degree; or
A bachelors degree in forest technology, forestry, forest management, forest ecosystem management, urban forestry, forest science, agroforestry, or a related forestry degree; or
A masters 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 drivers 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 will elimina e 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.

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.
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