Forest Patrolman (Seasonal) - William Penn Forest District

Are you enthusiastic about safeguarding our local woodlands and natural assets? If so, consider becoming a part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, where you can play a vital role in preventing and combating wildfires, as well as conducting essential investigations.

The primary objective of this role is to support the Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor within the Northern Area of the William Penn Forest District in efforts aimed at wildfire prevention and suppression. Additionally, this position involves contributing to various district maintenance initiatives and participating in the Federal Surplus Program.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position WITHOUT benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which the employee is placed on leave without pay.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM.

• This position may require overtime in emergency situations,.
• 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:

• Three months of experience in forest fire suppression or pre-suppression work and such training as may have been gained through completion of the eighth school grade; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.