Wildlife Technician 1 Year Limited Term

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wildlife Technician role with the Pennsylvania Game Commission offers hands-on fieldwork supporting wildlife research, monitoring, and conservation decisions across the Commonwealth. You will engage in field capture, data collection, movement tracking, and outreach while contributing to deer aging, CWD work, and bear check operations.

Work is full-time, 40 hours per week, typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some variability due to field needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in wildlife management or related field.
• Ability to perform field duties in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Field Capture: capture, tag, and monitor birds and mammals using approved methods.
• Sample Collection: collect biological specimens and prepare for diagnostic testing.
• Movement Tracking: monitor wildlife movements with GPS, satellite, and VHF systems.
• Data Management: record and maintain data using required software and protocols.
• Program Support: assist with regional deer aging, CWD work, and bear check operations.
• Public Outreach: prepare materials and interact with the public during outreach events.

Skills

Wildlife handling

Field data collection

GPS tracking

Education

Associate Degree in Wildlife Management

Job description

Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a Wildlife Technician and help protect and support wildlife across the Commonwealth. This role gives you the chance to work outdoors, learn specialized skills, and make a real difference. As part of a dedicated team, you will assist with hands‑on wildlife projects that strengthen conservation efforts. Become part of an agency that values teamwork, learning, and public service.

This position supports wildlife research, monitoring, and field operations that help guide conservation decisions across the region. As a Wildlife Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Capture: Capture, tag, and monitor birds and mammals using approved scientific methods
• Sample Collection: Collect biological specimens and prepare them for diagnostic testing
• Movement Tracking: Monitor wildlife movements with technologies such as GPS, satellite, and VHF systems
• Data Management: Record and maintain data using required software and follow established protocols
• Program Support: Assist with regional activities including deer aging, CWD work, and bear check operations
• Public Outreach: Prepare materials and interact with the public during outreach events

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Limited term, full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours may vary based on field work, meetings, and operational needs.
• Home Headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• 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:

• Graduation from an Associate Degree Program in Wildlife Management; or
• Any combination of experience or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

• 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.