Wildland Fire Supervisor (Permanent) - Weiser Forest District, Dauphin County

Full Job Description

Do you have experience with wildland fire prevention and suppression? Would you welcome a career where your skills help to protect Pennsylvania's forests, communities, and natural resources? If so, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) may have the position for you! We are excited to welcome an experienced Wildland Fire Supervisor to oversee essential wildfire planning and suppression efforts within Weiser State Forest. Apply today to join a team that values your strategy and commitment to the Commonwealth!

Requirements

As a Wildland Fire Supervisor, you will be responsible for performing technical wildfire analysis and general state forest management throughout Weiser State Forest.

Primary areas of focus will include wildfire planning, preparedness, prevention, suppression, and investigation.

Specific duties entail developing and implementing a Wildfire Resource Plan and prevention plan, implementing prescribed fire plans, and coordinating wildfire prevention programs.

In addition, you will analyze and evaluate data collected during prescribed fires to determine effectiveness, as well as utilize data records from fire incidents to assist in developing strategies for prevention and suppression. You will also conduct thorough wildfire investigations in accordance with department policy, taking appropriate enforcement action as necessary when responsible parties causing wildfires are identified. Within this role, you will also maintain detailed records of costs associated with fire management activities, inclusive of damage appraisals to determine the financial impact of wildfires.

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.
• Travel is required for training, meetings, and for wildland fire assignments.
• Overtime may be required during emergencies and periods of high fire danger.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week.

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 Halifax. 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:

• Twenty-four months of experience as a Wildland Fire Responder (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Twenty-four months of wildland fire prevention and suppression experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes six months of wildland fire prevention and suppression experience.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position requires completion of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) training at the time of hire.
• This position requires completion of the NWCG Wildland Fire Observations and Origin Scene Protection for First Responders (FI-110) training within six months from the date of hire.

Other Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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.