Wildland Fire Responder - Pinchot Forest District, Lackawanna County

Are you ready to make a real impact by protecting wildlands and nearby communities? As a Wildland Fire Responder with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), you will help detect wildfire threats and support emergency response efforts throughout the Pinchot Forest District in Lackawanna County. You will also take part in essential field operations that protect natural resources across the region. If you are searching for a rewarding way to grow your skills while serving the public, we invite you to apply today!

This position focuses on monitoring wildlands, responding to fire activity, and supporting fire management efforts throughout the Pinchot Forest District. As a Wildland Fire Responder, you will perform the following duties:

• Wildfire Patrol: Survey assigned areas to detect fire activity and identify wildfire locations
• Fire Response: Engage in suppression efforts and apply fire management tactics during incidents
• Crew Leadership: Guide employees and volunteers during wildfires and prescribed burns
• Equipment Upkeep: Maintain vehicles, tools, and communication equipment for response readiness
• Training Support: Assist in planning and delivering standard wildland fire trainings
• Hazard Reduction: Support efforts to identify and reduce wildfire risks in the district

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.
  • Days and shifts may vary at times due to the seasonal nature of the position.
• Overtime will be required as needed for fire operations.
• This position requires travel.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Six months of experience in entry-level fire prevention, detection, or suppression work; or
• Six months of unskilled experience in construction; equipment operations; or equipment, automotive, grounds, or facility maintenance work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• All employees must complete the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) training within six months from the date of hire.
• All employees must complete the NWCG Wildland Fire Observations and Origin Scene Protection for First Responders (FI-110) training within six months from the date of hire.
• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.