Forest Technician

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to hire a Forest Technician to work in the Northwest Region. This position with the Pennsylvania Game Commission offers you the chance to protect and enhance important forest habitats across our state. This role allows you to develop valuable field skills while supporting long-term conservation goals. You will work outdoors, learn from experienced forestry staff, and help make a real difference in habitat management. Join the Commission and build a rewarding future in natural resource stewardship.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on supporting forestry staff in managing young forest habitat conditions on State Game Lands in the Northwest Region. You will assist in fieldwork, data collection, mapping, and general forest habitat maintenance. As a Forest Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Boundary Marking: Mark boundaries for timber sales, herbicide areas, and other treatments by following forester instructions
• Timber Work: Examine trees, mark timber, and complete volume computations according to established prescriptions
• Field Data Collection: Gather information for stand analysis, sale layout, and similar forestry projects
• Data Entry: Enter forestry data into designated computer programs for recordkeeping and analysis
• GPS Mapping: Collect GPS data and produce maps for forester review and approval
• Habitat Maintenance: Assist with herbicide application, equipment upkeep, and other habitat management tasks

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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