Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Forest Technician (Wage) - Pinchot Forest District in Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania
THE POSITION
*NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2024-76422-54140). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 29, 2024 TO MARCH 14, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. *
Are you passionate about our local forests and relish the opportunity to be outdoors? Do you possess a deep appreciation for nature and the drive to contribute towards its betterment? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Forest Technicians to join our Pinchot Forest District team! If you are eager to embark on an exciting and rewarding career in forestry, apply today and make a valuable contribution to the preservation of our fragile forest resources!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Forest Technician, you will be responsible for performing technical forestry tasks related to the management, protection, and conservation of forest resources in the Pinchot Forest District. Examples of these tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with landscape and compartment examinations
- Assisting with recreational facility development and maintenance
- Assisting with the implementation of annual regeneration and wildlife management practices
- Assisting with the implementation of annual resource management activities for timber, wildlife, recreation, watershed conservation, and water quality
- Planning and conducting wildfire control, suppression, and prevention activities
- Obtaining land records from state and county offices and applying data to establish and mark state forest boundary lines
- Collecting various types of data and assisting with insect and disease surveys
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 and travel may be required for emergency and training situations.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- An associate's 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.
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*Condition of Employment: *
- This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
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Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
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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).
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``` - 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 appli ation requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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*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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
*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.