Entomology Technician
Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry • Old Town, ME2d • Onsite
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Entomology Technician (Insect and Disease Management) - 5665
Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry•Old Town, ME
•Onsite
About The Position
These are technical service positions that involve identifying and surveying for forest insect and disease pests, evaluating forest and tree health, collecting and handling data, and assisting professional entomology and pathology staff with various forest health projects. Work is performed in both the field and lab. Field work may include urban, suburban, rural, and remote locations. Work may be conducted under a variety of adverse conditions, including walking several miles per day over a varied terrain with a backpack weighing up to 35 pounds, sometimes in inclement weather, and in areas with irritating plants/insects (poison ivy, ticks, biting flies). Working alone in remote locations is sometimes required for certain tasks. Limited statewide travel is sometimes required. Work is performed under limited supervision.
Requirements
- A three (3) year combination of training, education, and/or experience in basic technical field or laboratory entomology, pathology, forestry, or related work.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Driver's License
- Must reside in or relocate to greater Augusta or Old Town area within the first six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorships or STEM OPT extensions.
Responsibilities
- Surveys for forest insect and disease pests using a variety of traps & trapping protocols, using problem solving where needed
- Performs a variety of insect and disease visual surveys and records observations and data using paper or electronic data sheets on devices such as smart phones, tablets, and laptop computers
- Help to develop improved survey techniques under guidance of professional entomology/pathology staff
- Collects samples and enters survey data during the field season and assists with sample sorting, identification, and finalization of datasets following completion of surveys
- Communicates summarized field and lab data to professional entomology/pathology staff for report preparation
- Responds to landowner/manager and homeowner requests for assistance as assigned by professional entomology/pathology staff to identify causes of tree health concerns
- Surveys and maps areas to detect and determine geographic extents of forest insect and disease infestations
- Assists professional regulatory staff with site inspections to prevent the spread of quarantined forest insect and disease pests
- Works cooperatively with other field staff and occasionally oversees daily activities of seasonal employees or interns
- Performs basic navigation tasks, including vehicle navigation to areas of concern for forest pest damage and locating areas of concern in forested settings
- Maintain assigned equipment and tools
- Obtains and maintains a State of Maine pesticide applicator license
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
- Health Insurance Premium Credit
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
- Parental leave – forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child (including fathers and adoptive parents).
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – 457(b) account
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Job Type
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Career Level
Entry Level
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