Assistant District Forester (Forest Assistant Manager)- Clear Creek Forest District

Are you passionate about protecting and improving our natural resources? Do you possess significant expertise in wildland fire management, forest operations, and sustainable forest management techniques? If this sounds like you, we invite you to consider the role of Assistant District Forester (Forest Assistant Manager) at the Clear Creek Forest District, which is part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on our environment-do not hesitate to submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career dedicated to conservation.

In this leadership role, you will support the Forest District Manager in the supervision and guidance of staff within the forest district. Your duties will include the management of our Wildland Fire and Operations & Maintenance programs, as well as the effective allocation of district resources and oversight of personnel. Furthermore, you may also be tasked with providing assistance in various state forestry initiatives, which could involve both state forest management and support for private land forestry efforts.

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.
• This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS)
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad-hoc basis, when needed. 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 Clarion, Pennsylvania.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Forester; or
• Two years of experience as a Forest Nursery Assistant Manager;
  or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

• This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license, of the proper class for the vehicles operated, as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.