Forest District Manager - Loyalsock Forest District

Full Job Description

Are you ready to advance your career in forestry? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has an exceptional opportunity awaiting you. Loyalsock Forest District is on the lookout for a dedicated Forest District Manager, where your enthusiasm for our natural landscapes will play a crucial role in fostering sustainability for generations to come. Seize this chance to join the esteemed Loyalsock Forest team and make a meaningful impact—apply today for this fulfilling position.

Requirements

As the Forest District Manager, you will engage and collaborate with neighboring forest district managers, various natural resource management agencies, local county and township governments, emergency services, external partners, and the community within the district's boundaries. Your role will involve monitoring, assessing, and refining forestry programs at the district level, focusing on areas such as wildfire protection, forest health, cooperative forestry, state forest management and maintenance, recreational activities, and the acquisition of state forest lands. It is anticipated that you will bring your expertise as a professional forester to the position, applying your knowledge and skills to effectively conserve and manage the district's natural resources.

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.

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 Dushore. 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Forest Assistant Manager (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 Manager (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience as a Forest Program Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

A Bachelor's Degree in Forest Management which included nine (3 credit) courses in forestry with a minimum of three (3 credit) courses in the following areas: dendrology, silviculture/forest ecology, biometrics, or forest management; and four years of professional experience, which includes two years of technical supervisory work, in forest management or in 6directing the activities of a Forest Tree Nursery.

Professional experience must include the application of accepted business methods and practices, coordinating the application of all forest management, and the application of technical forestry principles and practices to the operation of an entire forest property with considerable independence and accountability for the actions taken.




Special Requirement:

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

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

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, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

Additional 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.