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Reference #: 4447047 THE POSITION Do you have a passion for our local forests and enjoy being outdoors? Then join the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's (PDA) Bureau of Plant Industry! In your role as a Forest Technician, you will be conducting pest surveys and site assessments. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Your primary responsibility involves conducting pest surveys and site assessments in Pennsylvania to detect the spotted lanternfly. You will communicate with property owners to explain survey programs and inspect trees or set traps on private property before starting activities. You will adhere to survey protocols by placing, maintaining, and removing survey traps. It is essential to remove captured insect specimens from traps on time and submit them promptly to the PDA entomology laboratory in Harrisburg for identification. You will visually inspect host plants for signs of target organisms and follow data entry protocols provided by headquarters staff. Other responsibilities include evaluating sites for pest treatment, maintaining a weekly survey log, and using pesticides to control spotted lanternfly and its hosts.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Seasonal Full-time employment without benefits. The season runs from approximately March until November. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch This position will be home headquartered if applicant lives in Mercer County. If applicant does not live in Mercer County, the assigned state vehicle must be parked in Mercer County. Report location is 500 Rugh Street, Suite 100, Greensburg, PA 15601. Occasional meetings at 500 Rugh Street, Suite 100, Greensburg, PA 15601 This position will continue based on funding. 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. 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: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 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 will 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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference ta or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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
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.
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.