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Reference #: 4459675 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 Your role will include conducting pest surveys and site assessments in Pennsylvania to detect the Spotted Lanternfly. This will involve contacting property owners to explain survey programs and the need to inspect trees or set traps on their private properties. You will follow specific protocols to place, maintain, and remove survey traps, as well as collect insect specimens and submit them for identification. Additionally, you will visually monitor host plants for signs of target organisms and adhere to data entry protocols provided by headquarters. Site assessments will also be conducted to identify suitable properties for pest treatment or further surveys. Lastly, you will maintain a weekly log of survey activities and apply pesticides to control the Spotted Lanternfly or its host plants.
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 March through November. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, 30-minute lunch Position will be home headquartered if applicant lives in Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks, Lebanon, Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne, Monroe, Lackawanna, Columbia, or Pike County. If applicant does not live in one of these counties, the assigned state vehicle must be parked in one of these counties. Workday will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle. 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 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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service ( RS):
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.
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.
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.