Forest Technician

4 weeks ago


Wyoming County PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

**THE POSITION**:
Are you deeply committed to protecting Pennsylvania's environment? The Department of Agriculture is looking for dedicated individuals to assist in the fight against the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, a major threat to our agricultural commodities, forest ecosystems, and communities. Join our team today and contribute to the solution

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**:

- In this role, you will provide technical assistance in the field and office within the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) regional offices to the Plant Inspection Program Specialists (PIPS) and staff to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Conducts tree inventory for host trees of Spotted Lanternfly and ground pest surveys as required. Assists in direct suppression, biocontrol, trapping, and sampling as required to control Spotted Lanternfly. Establishes field study plots as required. Collects and summarizes field data in electronic format. Prepares written reports as required. Oversees Forest Insect Pest Aide (FIPA) 1 field staff.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
**Work Schedule and Additional Information**:

- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- ** Telework**:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Palm, Pennsylvania.
- ** Salary**:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

**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.

**Conditions of Employment**:

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

**Other Requirements**:

- PA residency requirement is currently **waived** for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.

**How to Apply**:
**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.

**EXAMINATION INFORMATION**:

- 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.

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**Health & Wellness**

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

**Compensation & Financial Planning**
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
**Work/Life Balance**
We know there’s more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
**Values and Culture**
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
**Employee Perks**
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

- Eligibility rules apply.


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