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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00062596 |
Description Activated On: 9/17/2024 11:33:20 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This is a management position assisting and supporting the Forest District Manager with the leading and supervising of forest district personnel, management of district programs, use of district resources, and oversight of district wildland fire program. In addition, this position may be assigned additional state forestry programs which include state forest management, operations and maintenance. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Supervision: Supervise assigned personnel to include forester, forest technician, wildfire supervisor, forest maintenance supervisor, maintenance and trade positions, forest patrolman and other assigned personnel. Develop employee goals, objectives, and work plans. Review employee performance and complete annual employee performance reviews (EPR) Develop program area work plans to meet state forest and district resource management plan goals. Provide orientation and training for employees. Wildland Fire: Manage district wildland fire program including wildfire and prescribed fire programs Direct district wildfire response, investigations, reporting, and billing Prepare annual wildfire program operating plan and budget request Direct use of annual wildfire funds for procurement of wildfire equipment, tools, prevention materials and training Direct use and replacement of wildfire vehicles, wildfire engines, and equipment Organize and develop district wildfire response system using ICS to include Forestry personnel, fire wardens, volunteer fire companies, and wildfire crews. Audit all wildfire investigation, reports, and bills, for accuracy prior to submitting for approval. Oversee district wildland fire training programs and position qualifications. Direct district out of state wildfire crew program including training, qualifications and assignments. Manage district federal excess property and Department of Defense equipment programs Meet and maintain Bureau of Forestry wildland fire fighter standards Have or become prescribed fire certified, maintain position(s), and participate with identified positions according to Bureau of Forestry policy and procedure and/or NWCG guidelines and/or guidelines as established by Prescribe Fire Council for all prescribed fire work. State Forest Operations: Manage the district state forest operations and maintenance and recreation program, Prepare project plans and funding requests for state forest projects Oversee maintenance of all district buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. Serve as district contact for field operations. Serve as project manager for district construction and maintenance projects. Direct maintenance and construction of roads and bridges Manage district dam maintenance and monitoring program. Forest Resources: Oversight of silviculture operations including timber sales and forest regeneration projects Oversight of rural and community service forestry programs Oversight of forest planning including landscape examinations, vegetation typing and mapping Oversight of forest health programs Administration: Manage district safety program Serve as district vehicle and equipment fleet manager. Oversight of district radio communication program Knowledge of Forestry GPS/GIS system Knowledge of Department human resource procedures Knowledge of Department procurement and budget procedures Knowledge of job safety and safety program Knowledge of COPA and department regulations, directives, policies, and procedures Read and understand strategic plan, state forest resource management plan and district resource management plan. Maintain PA Public Pesticide Applicator License, Category 05 Maintain department standards for forest ranger manager. Attend required training and continuing education courses Develop and maintain contacts and working relations with both internal and external partners Perform and carry out other duties as assigned by the Forest District Manager |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Make decisions involving staffing, budget, and allocation of resources. Make decisions involving personnel actions and progressive discipline. Make decisions for emergency response to wildfires, search and rescue, and all hazard emergencies. Make assignments to insure work is meeting district resource managment plan goals and adhering to department directives and polices. Perform risk assessments and make best decisions for operational and employee safety. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. State Forest Officer 3. Pennsylvania Forest Fire Warden 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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