Salary: $21.43 Hourly
Location: Potter County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Department: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Closing Date: 8/8/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

This position functions a Forest Technician responsible for assisting the District’s timber management foresters in the management of the District’s State Forest Resources in accordance with the Forest Resource Plans, Timber Management Operating Manual, and applicable laws of the Commonwealth. All activities will comply with the policies and procedures established by the Forest District Manager. This position will devote approximately 85 percent of the work time to timber management, but will give priority to other assigned activities to include Search & Rescue, fire suppression, deer fencing etc. 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 WITHOUT benefits. The season runs from approximately March until November at which the employee is placed on leave without pay.
• Work schedule is:
  • Week 1: (Mon – Fri) 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Week 2: (Mon – Thurs) 7:00 am – 4:15 pm; (Fri) OFF, 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.

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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.