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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Forest Assistant Manager (Bald Eagle Forest District) in Millmont, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4342543 THE POSITION Are you passionate about our local forests and love working in the great outdoors? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join the team at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's Bald Eagle State Forest as a Forest Assistant Manager. In this role, you will play a vital part in planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating programs that focus on managing, protecting, and conserving the precious forest resources within Bald Eagle State Forest. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As part of this role, you will play a crucial role in supporting various administrative tasks, budgeting, supervision, resource management, and resource protection within the Bald Eagle State Forest District. Your responsibilities will involve assisting the Forest District Manager in personnel procedures, as well as coordinating maintenance and development projects for roads, trails, picnic areas, and facilities with the forest foremen and their teams. Furthermore, you will be responsible for writing specifications, obtaining bids for equipment and supplies, and ensuring the necessary materials are procured for the district programs. Lastly, you will assist the Forest District Manager in compiling the capital budget and district operating and personnel budget.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS 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: 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your e am 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.