Forester (Permanent) – William Penn Forest District New Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

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Forester (Permanent)•William Penn Forest District

Salary
$51,971.00•$79,062.00 Annually
Location Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number

CS-2025-27828-54410

Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Fors Dstr #17
Opening Date
06/20/2025
Closing Date
7/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
54410
Position Number
00286285
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00388117
Bureau / Division
William Penn Forest District
Worksite Address
3539 Waterstreet Rd
City
Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19426
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email

RA-OACEINTAKESEC

@pa.gov

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
THE

POSITION

Are you passionate about protecting the stunning forests of Pennsylvania? If so, we invite you to become a part of our dedicated team, committed to ensuring that these natural treasures not only survive but thrive for future generations. By providing the necessary care and attention, we can help maintain the health and vitality of Pennsylvania’s woodlands, allowing them to flourish and continue to offer their beauty and ecological benefits. Together, we can make a significant impact on the preservation of these vital ecosystems, ensuring that they remain a source of inspiration and enjoyment for years to come. Join us in this important mission and help us nurture the forests that enrich our lives and the environment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role is a professional position within the William Penn Forest District, encompassing a diverse range of responsibilities related to forestry management. The individual in this role will oversee various programs, including Private Forestland Stewardship, Wildfire Protection, Urban Forestry, and the Conservation Landscape Initiative, in addition to managing State Forest Recreation and other assigned tasks. As the District Seed and Tree Seedling Coordinator and GIS Coordinator, this position plays a pivotal role in leading efforts related to state forest resource management and recreational activities. The primary objective of this position is to implement the State Forest Resource Management Plan for the William Penn State Forest while providing education, support, and guidance to private landowners, municipalities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Bucks County. This includes promoting the proper establishment, sustainable management, and protection of forest resources to ensure their longevity and health.
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.
This position may require overtime and travel

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 Collegeville.

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 technical forestry experience, and an associate’s degree in forest technology, forestry, forest management, forest ecosystem management, urban forestry, forest science, agroforestry, or a related forestry degree; or
A bachelor’s degree in forest technology, forestry, forest management, forest ecosystem management, urban forestry, forest science, agroforestry, or a related forestry degree; or
A master’s degree in forest technology, forestry, forest management, forest ecosystem management, urban forestry, forest science, agroforestry, or a related forestry degree.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirement:

This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

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 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.

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 once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.