Forest Technician
Forest Technician
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you passionately devoted to safeguarding the pristine beauty of Pennsylvanias environment The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) seeks a committed individual to join the battle against the invasive Spotted Lanternfly a major threat to our agricultural treasures forest ecosystems and local communities. These invasive pests can wreak havoc on our trees plants and crops leading to losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Together we can work towards a healthier environment and ensure that Pennsylvania remains a beautiful place for future generations. Let this opportunity be a steppingstone towards both personal growth and a better tomorrow!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Your primary responsibility involves evaluating sites for pest treatment and using pesticides to control spotted lanternfly and its hosts. You will communicate with property owners to explain survey programs and inspect trees or set traps on private property before starting activities. You will visually inspect host plants for signs of target organisms and follow data entry protocols provided by headquarters staff. Other responsibilities include conducting pest surveys site assessments and maintaining a weekly survey log.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Limited term fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- This position will be homeheadquartered if applicant lives in Cameron Centre Clinton Lycoming Potter Snyder Tioga or Union County. If applicant does not live in Cameron Centre Clinton Lycoming Potter Snyder Tioga or Union County the assigned state vehicle must be parked in one of these counties and the work day will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle.
- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:- An associates degree in forest technology; or
- Completion of equivalent formal education in forestry.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Condition of Employment:- This position requires possession of a valid PA noncommercial Class C drivers license or equivalent.
Other Requirements:- PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will notbe 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.
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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.EXAMINATION 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
