JOB
Are you deeply passionate about our local forests and the preservation of natural resources? If so, we invite you to become a part of the Rural and Community Forestry Division within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resource. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute towards the goals of the southern region of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, ensuring the sustainable management and protection of our precious ecosystems. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply today and embark on a rewarding journey with us!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The purpose of this position is to further the goals of the Bureau of Forestry’s Urban & Community Forestry Program, specifically in the northern region of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This program seeks to educate citizens and increase quality of life for Pennsylvanians in urban/suburban settings through tree planting and tree care work. The urban and community forestry program helps citizens understand the myriad benefits of planting trees, the importance of keeping existing trees in the community healthy, and the value of sufficient tree canopy. The program also encourages and provides outlets for citizens and municipalities to take action to improve their urban and community forest and increase local capacity and trust-building within communities. Specifically, the Chesapeake Bay Community Tree Specialist will: Guide and manage the TreeVitalize program in the Chesapeake Bay region, building partnerships and providing leadership and coordination among the TreeVitalize partners in the bay watershed.Creatively and equitably engage the public and new partners in the Bay.Build capacity for a minimum of 5 cities/towns at the local tree level to provide staffing assistance, ordinance advising, creation of advocacy groups, and creation or updates of canopy plans.Provide strategic input and direction, assistance, and information to the State TreeVitalize staff about work in the Chesapeake Bay region.Planting and survival verification work.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 30-minute lunch.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 in Harrisburg.Alternate Work Schedule is available. 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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.