Forest Assistant Manager (Permanent) – Weiser Forest District, Columbia County Position Available In Columbia, Pennsylvania

Forest Assistant Manager (Permanent) – Weiser Forest District, Columbia County

This listing closes on 8/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Salary
$67,736.00 – $102,905.00 Annually
Location Columbia County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number

CS-2025-30101-54412

Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Fors Dstr #18
Opening Date
07/24/2025
Closing Date
8/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Job Code
54412
Position Number
00062259
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B3
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00388118
Bureau / Division
Weiser Forest District
Worksite Address
16 Weiser Lane
City
Aristes, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17920
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email

RA-OACEINTAKESEC

@pa.gov

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
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POSITION

Are you passionate about protecting and improving our natural resources? Do you possess significant expertise in wildland fire management, forest operations, and sustainable forest management techniques? If this sounds like you, we invite you to consider the role of Assistant District Forester (Forest Assistant Manager) at the Weiser Forest District, which is part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on our environment—do not hesitate to submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career dedicated to conservation.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this management-level position you will be responsible for supervising, directing, and overseeing the Weiser Forest District’s state forest management, recreation, rural, and community forestry as directed by the Forest District Manager. You will be expected to readily make all decisions on assigned programs, seeking counsel as necessary, and otherwise making periodic progress reports on standard activities and timely reports on sensitive or otherwise exceptional situations to the District Forest Manager. You work as Assistant District Forester will also include directing, planning, scheduling, and guiding the work assignments of subordinates, as well as determining what you and your team will need to meet program goals, objectives, and priorities under the District Forest Manager. Join our team and help lead the way to conserving and sustaining Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment! 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.

Overtime:

during emergencies and periods of high fire danger.

Travel:

for trainings.

Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to one day per week. 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 Aristes.

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.

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 (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 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.