Fire Forester (Forester) - Bald Eagle Forest District, Union County

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Union County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48147-54410

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #7

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

54410

Position Number

00106485

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00388107

Bureau / Division

Bald Eagle Forest District

Worksite Address

18865 Old Turnpike Road

City

Millmont, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17845

Contact Name

Daniel Smith

Contact Phone

Contact Email

THE POSITION

The Fire Forester position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers a chance to make a real impact on Pennsylvania's forests and communities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking action, solving problems, and promoting public safety in the outdoors. You will help protect natural resources while working with partners across the region. Join a team that values dedication, teamwork, and service to the public.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports wildfire prevention, preparedness, and response throughout the Bald Eagle Forest District. It also includes coordination, training, equipment oversight, and public outreach. As a Fire Forester, you will perform the following duties:
Prevention Outreach:

Conduct wildfire prevention programs and promote safe practices in local communities
Emergency Readiness:

Maintain strong relationships with response partners and ensure cooperators are trained and prepared
Equipment Oversight:

Track, maintain, and coordinate wildfire equipment for staff and cooperators
Wildfire Response:

Serve in fireline roles, follow incident command protocols, and assist with managing wildfire events
Program Coordination:

Support the Forest Fire Warden program and provide training, guidance, and communication
Reporting Duties:

Maintain accurate records, complete wildfire reports, and track training, outreach, and equipment

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 a 30-minute lunch.
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 Millmont. 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.

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.
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.

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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html

and click on Veterans.

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.