Fire Forester (Forester) - Bald Eagle Forest District, Union County
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Millmont, PA, United States
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
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.
Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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.
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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
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.
Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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.
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