Eastern Regional Community Tree Specialist (Natural Resource Program Specialist 1)

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking for an enthusiastic Eastern Regional Community Tree Specialist to support tree planting and community forestry efforts. This role gives you the chance to work with local partners and help improve urban green spaces. You will play a key part in strengthening canopy plans and supporting community goals. Join a mission that helps communities grow healthier and greener. This position supports communities by strengthening tree programs, guiding canopy planning, and helping partners develop local forestry efforts. As a Eastern Regional Community Tree Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Community Support:

Work with municipalities, nonprofits, and partners to guide canopy plans and tree planting efforts

Advisory Assistance:

Help communities build or use advisory groups such as shade tree or environmental committees

Grant Guidance:

Assist partners in accessing resources and preparing applications for forestry grants

Public Engagement:

Participate in outreach activities, public events, meetings, and presentations

Program Reporting:

Compile yearly accomplishments and organize partner data on plantings, volunteers, and projects

Stewardship Promotion:

Encourage residents and community groups to take part in caring for trees 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 will be assigned to one of the following headquarters locations: Weiser Forest District at 16 Weiser Lane, Aristes, PA 17920 Delaware Forest District at 2391 Resica Falls Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 Hickory Run State Park at 3 Family Camp Road, White Haven, PA 18661 Travel and overtime may be required as necessary. This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).

Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

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:

Two years of professional experience in natural resource management or natural resource education; and a bachelor's degree in natural resource management, parks and recreation, education, biology, forestry, ecology, geosciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field ; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license that is not under suspension. You shall obtain Pesticide Applicator License (Categories 9 and 23) within 1 year of hire and then maintain this license moving forward. You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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.