Forest Legacy Planner Forest Program Specialist
Forest Legacy Planner Forest Program Specialist
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$ 66250 - 100636
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Job Description
THE POSITION
If you are passionate about our local forests and dedicated to safeguarding our natural resources an exciting opportunity awaits you. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources specifically within the Resource Planning and Information Division is on the lookout for a Forest Legacy Planner also known as a Forest Program Specialist. This role is part of the United States Forest Services Forest Legacy Program a federal initiative aimed at preserving forested areas that face the risk of being transformed into nonforest uses. The program achieves this by offering grant funds to facilitate the purchase of forestland or the acquisition of conservation easements ensuring the protection of these vital ecosystems.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Forest Program Specialist your primary responsibility will be to support the State Foresters office various Divisions and Bureau field offices by effectively coordinating promoting and managing the US Forest Services Forest Legacy Program (FLP) throughout Pennsylvania. In this role you will oversee the administration of the FLP statewide and spearhead the development of conservation projects funded by the program. Additionally you will play a crucial role in formulating and executing forest management and strategic plans as well as assisting with the bureaus land acquisition initiatives. Your duties will also include gathering and analyzing forest inventories statistics and feedback from the public and stakeholders. You will coordinate forest planning efforts with other agencies and within the Bureau review and provide input on proposed legislation regulations policies and research that impact forest management and State Forest lands and engage in support activities that contribute to the development and upkeep of various projects related to the management of State Forest lands. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Occasional travel and overtime is required as needed
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed 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 Harrisburg.
- 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:
- This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license of the proper class for the vehicles operated as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirementis currentlywaivedfor this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents willnotbe 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 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 oncefor this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
