Forest Patrolman

**THE POSITION**:
Are you passionate about safeguarding our community's forests and natural resources? If so, consider becoming a part of the team at Tuscarora State Forest District in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. You can help in preventing wildfires, managing suppression efforts, and conducting investigations to protect our environment. Embrace the satisfaction that comes with dedicating yourself to the preservation and conservation of our precious natural resources.

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**:
Your role entails performing wildland fire duties like monitoring, reacting to, and putting out wildfires within a specific zone. You could be part of a group of wildland firefighters during emergencies and handle fire apparatus. Your tasks consist of securely surveying the area for fires and risks, along with aiding in maintaining equipment, prevention campaigns, community engagement, and training sessions. You will be given daily tasks, guidance, and oversight by a superior at the location, with your performance assessed through submitted reports.

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

**Work Schedule and Additional Information**:

- Seasonal full-time employment without benefits. The season runs from approximately March until November at which the employee is placed on leave without pay.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Overtime: Maybe required in emergency situations such as wildfire suppression. Fire duty will also be expected on weekends.
- ** Salary**:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY**:
**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.
**Special Requirement**:

- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

**Other Requirements**:

- 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.

**How to Apply**:
**Veterans**:
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- 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.

**EXAMINATION INFORMATION**:

- 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.

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**Health & Wellness**

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

**Compensation & Financial Planning**
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
**Work/Life Balance**
We know there’s more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
**Values and Culture**
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
**Employee Perks**
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

- Eligibility rules apply.