Conservation technician

Malaysianwildlife; Titusville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consulting firm seeks Seasonal Conservation Technicians for their Titusville, PA office. Ideal candidates will enjoy outdoor work, possess a strong work ethic, and be willing to travel. This seasonal position offers flexibility and opportunities for advancement based on performance.

Benefits

Sick leave

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Comfortable lifting/carrying items and equipment weighing 40lbs or less.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safe and effective forestry herbicide application.
• Site preparation and tree planting.
• Other duties related to land management.

Skills

Basic identification of common native and invasive species

Positive attitude

Using basic hand tools

Working outdoors in all weather conditions

Tools

Hatchets

Shovels

Pick-axes

Job description

Benefits:

• Sick leave
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement

SEASONAL CONSERVATION TECHNICIANS – FORECON’s Titusville, PA team seeks several highly motivated candidates for our growing operations in northwestern Pennsylvania. This position does not require a college degree, is a seasonal position (40 hours per week, or more), and offers the opportunity for full-time employment dependent upon skills and job performance. The ideal candidates will reside near Titusville, PA. (This is a seasonal (summer) outdoor job that also fits well for many college students looking for solid conservation/forestry work experience for the summer.)

Principal Duties Include: Safe and effective forestry herbicide application; Site preparation and tree planting; Other duties pertaining to our current land management, industrial and private clients.

Principal Requirements include:

• Basic identification of common native and invasive herbaceous and woody species.
• Comfortable maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude, working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift/carry items and equipment weighing 40lbs. or less; and to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be competent in the use of basic hand tools, including hatchets, shovels, pick-axes, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods.

Job Type: Seasonal

A “Task and Duty Guide” for this position is available upon request. Pay and benefits are commensurate with skills and experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, solid communication skills, strong work ethic, and dedication to meet company and client needs are essential. FORECON, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary full-service consulting forestry firm operating out of five (5) offices throughout NY, PA and WV. Our corporate headquarters is located in Falconer, NY. Our clients include institutional investors, TIMOs, private, industrial and municipal forest landowners. Please visit our website: http://www.foreconinc.com.