Forest Technician
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•*Home Headquartered, PA
•Remote
About The Position
As a Forest Technician with the Department of Agriculture, you will play an important role in protecting trees and landscapes from the Spotted Lanternfly. This job gives you hands-on experience in surveying, monitoring, and supporting pest management efforts. Your work will help protect communities, farms, and natural areas. Become part of a mission-focused team working to defend Pennsylvania’s environment. This position supports pest survey activities and helps identify and track the presence of the Spotted Lanternfly across Pennsylvania.
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.
- Possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with property owners to explain survey needs and request access
- Follow survey guidelines to place, maintain, and remove monitoring traps
- Remove insects from traps and submit samples on schedule to laboratory staff
- Inspect host plants for signs of infestation or other pest activity
- Identify suitable properties for treatment or ongoing survey work
- Collect and enter survey information using electronic devices and logs
Benefits
- No health care benefits
- Not an option to buy into health care benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
