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Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Forbes Forest District
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is Hiring a Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Forbes Forest District Near Westmoreland, PA

Are you someone who is deeply passionate about our local forests and finds solace in the great outdoors? If so, we invite you to become a part of the esteemed Forbes Forest District team at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources! Not only will you have the chance to serve the public and make a difference, but you'll also have the opportunity to advance your career and explore various promotional avenues. Embrace the joy of working in nature while contributing to the preservation and conservation of our precious forests. 

The primary duty of this role is to support the management of the state forest resources within the district. The individual in this position will be tasked with carrying out a range of technical forestry tasks, including but not limited to timber management, fire prevention, insect and disease control, forest regeneration, and overseeing recreation projects.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Seasonal full-time employment without benefits. The season runs from approximately March until November at which the employee is placed on leave without pay.
  • This position is a rotating schedule
    • Week 1: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute lunch. 
    • Week 2: 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Thursday, Friday (OFF) with a 30 minute lunch. 
  • This position requires overtime during fire season as needed.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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 dateLate 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us atra-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.

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.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Public Administration

SALARY

$49k-64k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/18/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

07/09/2024

WEBSITE

pa.gov

HEADQUARTERS

HARRISBURG, PA

SIZE

>50,000

FOUNDED

2015

CEO

TOM WOLF

REVENUE

>$50B

INDUSTRY

Public Administration

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About Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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