- THE POSITION
- Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s Cornplanter Forest District and assist in managing the Commonwealth’s forest resources. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS, AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.
- Full-time employment
- Must be willing to travel.Travel expenses will be paid
- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
- The mission of this position is to work with private landowners and cooperating agencies in Warren County to enhance forest land productivity and usefulness through technical forestry assistance and support of programs and projects directed toward the mission; and second, to support other Bureau of Forestry programs and activities in the Forest District as requested and required. Duties include assisting in fire protection activities; responding to requests regarding insect and disease problems; administering timber sales; and providing assistance with urban and community forestry management.
- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- Qualifications:
- PA residency currently waived for this title
- Minimum Experience and Training Requirements – 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.
- Necessary Special Requirement – possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent
A resume needs to be submitted with your application. You may upload your document as an Attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions.
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, visit the Commission’s website, Job Seekers page, for Veterans; visit one of our offices; or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
- EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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- Score valid for this specific posting only
- Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions
- Provide complete and accurate information or:
- score may be lower than deserved
- application processing may be delayed
- disqualification may result
- Based on your answers to the application supplemental questions regarding education, you may be instructed to attach a copy of your college transcripts to your application.
- May only test once under this announcement
- Email notice of test results provided
Further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans’ preference, and other items can be obtained from:
Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (717) 783-3058
Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone (215) 560-2253
Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone (412) 565-7666
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)
Internet: http://www.scsc.pa.gov/
- Agency
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Address
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613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
- Website
- http://www.employment.pa.gov