Forest Technician
About The Position
Begin a rewarding role as a Limited, Full-time Forest Technician with the Department of Agriculture. This position offers the chance to work outdoors while helping protect Pennsylvania forests from invasive pests and environmental threats. You will support survey work, assist with field projects, and help guide activities that strengthen forest health. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands on work and contributing to conservation efforts. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports statewide forest health efforts through surveys, project assistance, field monitoring, and public outreach activities. Work includes conducting tree inventories, supporting pest control projects, coordinating field activities, and assisting with collaborative programs. As a Limited, Full-time Forest Technician, you will perform the following duties: Survey Work: Conduct tree inventories, complete plant pest surveys, and prepare related maps Project Support: Assist with experimental projects, pest control efforts, and coordination with property owners and contractors Field Monitoring: Establish monitoring sites, deploy traps, inspect equipment, and summarize results Lead Assistance: Guide Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 staff during property assessments when assigned Outreach Activities: Represent the agency at meetings, events, and town halls as directed by the supervisor Pesticide Application: Apply pesticides to control Spotted lanternfly or its hosts as needed
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.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct tree inventories, complete plant pest surveys, and prepare related maps
- Assist with experimental projects, pest control efforts, and coordination with property owners and contractors
- Establish monitoring sites, deploy traps, inspect equipment, and summarize results
- Guide Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 staff during property assessments when assigned
- Represent the agency at meetings, events, and town halls as directed by the supervisor
- Apply pesticides to control Spotted lanternfly or its hosts as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
