Forester - Forbes State Forest
Do you enjoy working in the outdoors? Then join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Forbes State Forest and assist with the planning and execution of silvicultural activities and state forest management on the Braddock Division of the Forbes Forest District. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position plans, develops and implements various programs designed to manage, protect and conserve forest resources. This position conducts landscape, compartment and forest stand examinations and determines what treatments will be conducted; identifies specific areas for timber sales, prepares required documents and administers approved timber sales contracts; plans and develops recreational programs; and plans and executes wildlife habitat improvement projects. Duties also include monitoring forest insects and diseases; assisting with fire prevention and suppression activities; and conducting prescribed fires.
PA residency currently waived for this title.
Work hours: (Week 1)- Monday through Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; (Week 2) Monday- off, Tues through Friday 7:00 am - 4:15 pm
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 copy of your resume must 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.