Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor (Permanent) - Moshannon Forest District, Clearfield County

Are you passionate about creating a secure and flourishing atmosphere in our natural forests? If your career aspirations resonate with our mission to protect lives, preserve property, and cultivate strong community ties, we invite you to connect with us! Explore the opportunity to become a Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), where you will focus on wildfire prevention, suppression, and investigation. Join our committed team in a vital role within wildfire management. Together, we can significantly reduce the risk of forest fires and safeguard our precious natural resources. Seize this chance to make a meaningful impact and apply now!

In this role focused on wildland fire management within the Moshannon State Forest, your responsibilities encompass fire suppression, investigation, preparedness, prevention, training, prescribed burning, management of Federal surplus equipment, and assistance to emergency response organizations. Furthermore, you will oversee maintenance staff and occasionally provide guidance and direction to other district personnel, forest fire wardens, and volunteer firefighters engaged in fire-related activities.

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, on an ad-hoc basis. 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 Penfield.
• Overtime and travel as needed for wildfire assignments, other emergency work, and to attend trainings and meetings
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four seasons of experience in fire suppression and pre-suppression work, and graduation from high school, or certification of equivalent training;or
• Any combination of education and experience which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skill, and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license of the proper class for the vehicles operated, 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.
• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

• 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.