Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Forest Technician (Seasonal) in Annville, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4499856 THE POSITION
Bring your expertise in forestry and become a Forest Technician! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is looking for someone to join our award-winning, creative, and talented team of natural resource managers! By helping to manage our forests, you will ensure realistic military and law enforcement training opportunities for local and international organizations. If you like caring for the environment and working outdoors, then this is the perfect position for you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Forest Technician, you will perform technical forest support work at Fort Indiantown Gap. You will be exposed to a wide array of forest management practices including fire management, timber harvesting, and urban forest management. You can expect to participate in conducting various flora and fauna monitoring plots or surveys by using a variety of tools to locate and collect data. In this position, you will assist in maintenance and inventory of department equipment and supplies. You perform your work following safety protocols, especially in regards to the live-fire training aspect of the facility. Additionally, you are going to have the chance to hike in steep, hazardous terrain, and work in inclement weather. 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 Work hours will vary and you will be required to work on weekends for fire duty. 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.
Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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 towww.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 (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a dis bility, 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.