Nursery Technician (Forest Technician)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Potter Township (PA); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Nursery Technician for the CN Penn Nursery in Centre County. This seasonal, full-time role focuses on seed and seedling production that supports forest health across Pennsylvania.

You will work with experienced staff, learn essential nursery skills, and contribute to conservation efforts. The position emphasizes seed testing, nursery production, field scouting, and seed collection, with data recording and equipment operation.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in forest technology or equivalent; within 3 months of graduating for eligibility.
• Valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent is required.
• Within one year of start date, obtain PA Applicators License.

Aufgaben

• Seed testing, evaluations, and inventory records.
• Nursery production tasks: beds, sowing, care of seedlings, inventories.
• Field scouting of orchards and collection areas; document conditions.
• Seed collection: gather, clean, label, store seed with source records.
• Data recording to support evaluations and project work.
• Operate tractors, seeders and other equipment safely.

Kenntnisse

Seed testing

Nursery production

Field scouting

Data recording

Equipment operation

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in forest technology

Completion of equivalent education in forestry

Tools

PA non-commercial Class C driver's license

PA Applicators License

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

$23.94 Hourly

Location

Centre County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57426-54140

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Penn Nursery

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

54140

Position Number

00238929

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00388121

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Forestry, Penn Nursery

Worksite Address

137 Penn Nursery Road

City

Spring Mills, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16875

Contact Name

Christine Adkins

Contact Phone

717.772.5921

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Grow your career from the ground up as a Nursery Technician with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This hands-on role places you in the heart of seed and seedling production that supports forest health across Pennsylvania. You will work with experienced staff, learn essential nursery skills, and contribute to important conservation efforts. Step into a role where your work helps build a greener future.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports seed testing, nursery production, and seed collection activities that help maintain healthy forests and quality nursery stock. As a Nursery Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Seed Testing: Conduct seed evaluations and maintain accurate records of quality and inventory
• Nursery Production: Carry out tasks such as preparing beds, sowing seed, caring for seedlings, and assisting with inventories
• Field Scouting: Monitor orchards and collection areas to document tree conditions and identify seed collection opportunities
• Seed Collection: Gather, clean, label, and store seed while keeping detailed source and quantity records
• Data Recording: Track testing, production, and field information to support evaluations and project work
• Equipment Operation: Use tractors, seeders, and other equipment safely to support nursery and field activities

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position 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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Mandatory and voluntary overtime during spring lifting season and late summer through fall seed collection
• 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 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.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must obtain a Pennsylvania Applicators License within one year of start date.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.