Private Lands Prescribed Fire Specialist (Forest Program Specialist)

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Private Lands Prescribed Fire Specialist (Forest Program Specialist)

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-46637-54414

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Fire Pro Div

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

54414

Position Number

50702776

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00388150

Bureau / Division

Forest Fire Protection Division

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17105

Contact Name

OA, CE Section Intake Division

Contact Email

RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
As a Private Lands Prescribed Fire Specialist for the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, you will help shape safe fire practices across private forestlands. This position gives you the chance to support training programs and assist communities that rely on prescribed fire. You will build strong relationships with partners, landowners, and public agencies. Join a mission-driven team committed to healthy forests and safer landscapes.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on developing fire management programs, supporting training efforts, and helping private landowners use prescribed fire safely and effectively. As a Private Lands Prescribed Fire Specialist, you will perform the following duties:Program Leadership: Develop goals, rules, and processes for the Certified Prescribed Burn Manager programPublic Outreach: Provide education and guidance to private citizens and communities on safe prescribed fire practicesCertification Review: Participate in reviewing qualifications and training for certification candidatesTraining Support: Lead or assist with fire training courses and help improve statewide program qualityFire Response: Respond to wildfires or prescribed burns as a firefighter or support resource when qualified and availableTechnical Assistance: Offer expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating prescribed fires and related activitiesInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Travel and overtime as neededTelework: 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requireme