Forest Program Specialist (Silviculture Section)

If you have a profound love for our local forests and a strong commitment to protecting these vital resources, we have an incredible opportunity for you. Join us as a Forest Program Specialist within the Silviculture Section of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In this position, you will have the chance to engage with nature firsthand, all while developing and executing programs designed to safeguard both our visitors and the invaluable natural assets we cherish.

In the role of a Forest Program Specialist, your primary duties will encompass the comprehensive planning, management, and conclusion of timber sale and regeneration contracts. You will be tasked with delivering expert guidance and support to forest districts and various stakeholders on a range of topics, including silviculture practices, tree planting initiatives, forest regeneration strategies, timber stand enhancement, and measures for controlling erosion and sedimentation. Additionally, you will ensure adherence to contract stipulations, conduct forest inventory assessments, categorize forest communities, and engage in relevant research activities.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: 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 in Renovo, Waterville or Coudersport.
• Position will report to either of the below listed locations.
  • Employee will be required to report to Rachel Carson State Office building (400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105) the first month of employment for training purposes.
  • Sproul Forest District: 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764 (Clinton County)
  • Tiadaghton Resource Management Center: 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PA 17776 (Lycoming County)
  • Susquehannock Forest District: 3150 E. Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 (Potter County)
• This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
• 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience as a Forest Nursery Assistant Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

• 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.

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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.

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.

• 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.