Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Delaware Forest District, Monroe and Pike Counties

Are you someone who is deeply passionate about our local forests and finds working in the great outdoors exhilarating? If so, we invite you to be part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources! Not only will you serve the public and make a difference, but you will also have the opportunity to grow professionally and explore various avenues for advancement. Apply today and embrace the satisfaction that comes with dedicating yourself to the preservation and conservation of our precious natural resources!

This is a seasonal Forest Technician position in Pennsylvania's Delaware Forest District, serving the counties of Monroe and Pike. Your primary duties will involve participating in state forest management activities in accordance to our State Forest Resource Plan, as well as wildfire prevention and suppression activities. Work also involves assisting with landscape/compartment examinations of the Delaware State Forest, annual regeneration practices, and recreational facility development.

You will frequently use forestry tools and equipment, as well as collect various types of data to help protect the forest's unique flora and fauna, geologic formations, and archeological features. If you want to work as a team member towards common goals that will conserve and sustain Pennsylvania's natural resources for present and future generations' use and enjoyment, this is the role for you!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with NO healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2026.
• Location: The headquarters location for this position will move from the Monroe County, Swiftwater office to our newly constructed Pike County, Porter Township office in Summer 2025.
  • Monroe County: 2174 Route 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370
  • Pike County: 102 Delaware Forest Court, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Thursday, with a 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• An associate's degree in forest technology; or
• Completion of equivalent formal education in forestry.

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.

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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.