JOB
As a Fire Forester with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, you will play a key role in helping communities prepare for and reduce the dangers of wildfires. This role puts you at the center of important outreach and education efforts that strengthen public safety. You will help communities take steps that build long term wildfire resilience. You will make a meaningful difference in protecting people, land, and resources.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
In this position, you will focus on helping communities understand and address wildfire risks while supporting the Community Wildfire Defense Program. You will strengthen wildfire preparedness through hands on education, technical assistance, and coordination with partners. As a Fire Forester, you will perform the following duties: Technical Guidance: Provide support to communities in understanding eligibility for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant and assist with application preparationRisk Identification: Identify communities at risk for wildfires and update this information based on national standardsCommunity Assessment: Evaluate local areas to determine wildfire vulnerabilities and recommend actions to reduce potential impactsProgram Support: Attend meetings and trainings, prepare reports, and respond to audits related to program activitiesEmergency Response: Respond to wildfires and emergencies when qualified and availableAdditional Assistance: Support other Division of Forest Fire Protection programs as neededInterested 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.You will have the option to work from one of the following headquarter locations: DFFP Fire Cache: 2826 White Oak Rd, Halifax, PA 17032 Hazleton Fire Control Station: 5174 Old Airport Rd, Hazleton, PA 18202Penn Forest Fire Control Station: 890 State Rt 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 5 days 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. Telework arrangements are subject to change. 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.
