Reference #: 4451991
THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for our local forests and enjoy working in the outdoors? Then join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's Clear Creek Forest District as an Assistant District Manager! The Assistant District Manager will primarily oversee district State Forest Operations & Maintenance and district Forest Fire Protection programs.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe role involves performing professional forestry and managerial tasks, which include aiding in overseeing the operations of the Clear Creek Forest District under the Bureau of Forestry. In this position, you will support the Forest District Manager by assisting in the planning, scheduling, development, implementation, direction, coordination, and evaluation of forest program activities within the Clear Creek Forest District. You will be responsible for identifying fiscal, personnel, equipment, supplies, and other requirements necessary to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities. Regular assessments of the programs assigned will be conducted to gauge their efficiency, effectiveness, and the extent to which established goals, objectives, and priorities have been met. The successful completion of tasks will be achieved through the oversight of professional foresters, forest technicians, maintenance staff, and interns. This will involve delegating responsibilities, providing guidance, motivation, mentorship, recognition, and counseling to subordinates in order to ensure that program goals are met. Additionally, you will be responsible for directing, supervising, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, planning, scheduling, and developing district State Forest Operations & Maintenance and Forest Fire Protection program activities.Additional information regarding the duties of this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time (Ad hoc) according to District policy. 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 Sigel.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
This position is eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of experience as a Forester; or
Two years of experience as a Forest Nursery Assistant Manager; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.Special Requirement:
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:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
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.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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.
