Forest Assistant Manager
Forest Assistant Manager
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$ 70666 - 107345
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Do you want to become a leader in the innovative and proactive stewardship of wildlife and their habitats This Forestry Assistant Manager position for the Northeast Region with the Pennsylvania Game Commission could be the right role for you! Achieve your goals and join a teamoriented organization that values accountability seeks knowledge and works for the benefit of Pennsylvania wildlife residents and visitors!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will serve as Regional Forester responsible for the management of forested areas on public lands in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Work involves supervising professional employees and volunteers assessing management objectives and overseeing projects from silvicultural data collection to major road construction. You will supervise monitor and review the collection and compilation of forest data for longterm goals; direct and approve the development of formal management plans; and supervise the implementation of the plans considering priorities market conditions and established goals.
Communication is key as you will also coordinate and recommend the prioritization of wildlife management timbre cuts participate in timber sale contracts perform a full range of supervisory duties and coordinate work with other agency units and programs. Our team will also rely on you to meet with other state and municipal authorities and conservation agencies to discuss coordinate defend or promote Game Commission programs. Be part of something bigger than yourself and help preserve Pennsylvanias natural resources for future generations with our team!
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- This position is eligible for Alternate Work Schedules (AWS).
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
Special Requirements:
- You must possess a valid motor vehicle operators license of the proper class for the vehicles operated as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police clearance PA Child Abuse history clearance and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
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 towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
EXAMINATION 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
