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Reference #: 4421515 THE POSITION Do you have an interest in conducting surveys and preparing forest habitat type maps? Would you like to be a part of a department that strives to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations? The Pennsylvania (PA) Game Commission is looking to hire a 3 year, limited-term, Forest Technician to providetechnical support and assistance to Regional Forestry staff. Gain valuable experience and make a difference by joining the Northeast Region of the PA Game Commission.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Forest Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to Regional Forestry staff in day-to-day activities on State Game Lands. Your primary focus will be forest habitat management activities promoting young forest conditions. This will include surveying and marking boundaries of timber sales, herbicide areas, and other forest habitat treatments. You will have the opportunity to assist foresters in the collection of field data for stand analysis and sale layouts. You will also be responsible for maintaining tools and equipment used in daily operations.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: 3 Year Limited Term, Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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. Conditions of Employment: This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent. Other Requirements: 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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.