JOB
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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 fundingRisk Assessment: Evaluate communities and structures to determine wildfire risk and recommend ways to reduce potential impactsProgram Outreach: Promote the Community Wildfire Defense Program through education, meetings, and field communicationTraining and Reports: Attend trainings, complete reports, and assist with audits related to wildfire program activitiesEmergency Response: Respond to wildfires or other emergencies as qualified and support field operations when neededProgram Assistance: Support additional forest fire protection programs as assignedInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employmentWork 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 15849Tiadaghton Forest District: 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PA 17776Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 day 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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.
