Forest Technician - Southcentral Region

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a Forest Technician. This role involves outdoor work focusing on forest management and habitat preservation in the Southcentral Region. Collaborate with forestry staff, conduct surveys, and contribute to maintaining the state's natural resources.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with regional forestry staff on habitat management.
• Mark boundaries and conduct volume computations.
• Participate in herbicide application for habitat management.

Skills

Forest Management

Habitat Management

Field Data Collection

Education

Associate's Degree in Forest Technology

Job description

Are you passionate about working in the field of forest management, habitat management, forest pest control, and nursery culture? Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Forest Management Division as a Forest Technician. If you want to work outdoors and be part of a team that preserves and protects our state’s natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations, then this is the role for you!

In this position you will work with regional forestry staff on habitat management and promoting young forests in the Southcentral Region of our State Game Lands. This includes following instructions provided by the forester to mark the boundaries of various areas within the forest, examining trees and timber to conduct volume computations, and collecting field data. You will also participate in the application of herbicides for forest habitat management and maintenance, as well as conduct surveys and prepare forest habitat type maps for use by foresters. Find fulfillment in a career you enjoy and join our team today!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• This position will be headquartered at the Perry County Habitat Management Crew headquarters office

  The focal management area will be in the counties of Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata, Perry, and Cumberland,

  but work will cover all of the Southcentral Region.

• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Condition of Employment:

• This positionrequires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency.
• 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.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

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.