Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Delaware Forest District, Pike County
About The Position
As a Forest Technician with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), you will help keep the Delaware Forest District thriving. This career path places you in the heart of forest care, wildlife protection, and outdoor stewardship. Every day invites a new opportunity to support our stunning landscapes and the people who enjoy them. Bring your passion for the outdoors to a fulfilling role where your work strengthens Pennsylvania's natural spaces! This position plays a key part in supporting forest health and resource protection throughout Monroe and Pike counties. You will assist with a wide range of land management, wildlife care, and wildfire activities in the Delaware Forest District.
Requirements
- An associate’s degree in forest technology or completion of equivalent formal education in forestry
- Possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent
- Ability to perform essential job functions
Responsibilities
- Assist with timber, wildlife, recreation, watershed conservation, and water quality activities based on the State Forest Management Plan
- Take part in timber sales through stand analysis, timber marking, and marking sale boundaries
- Contribute to landscape and compartment examinations across the Delaware State Forest
- Support forest regeneration through boundary marking, analysis, and follow up maintenance
- Carry out wildlife management tasks, sometimes in partnership with outside groups
- Engage in wildfire prevention, control, suppression, and dispatch duties while meeting required training standards
Benefits
- No healthcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
