Forest Technician (Wage) - Tuscarora Forest DistrictPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4369605) ApplyForest Technician (Wage) - Tuscarora Forest DistrictSalary$22.50 HourlyLocation Perry County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Seasonal Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-75631-54140DepartmentDepartment of Conservation & Natural ResourcesDivisionCN Fors Dstr #3Opening Date02/05/2024Closing Date2/19/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code54140Position Number00101097UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitB1Pay GroupST05Bureau / Division Code00388103Bureau / DivisionTuscarora Forest DistrictWorksite Address4455 Big Spring RoadCityBlain, PennsylvaniaZip Code17006Contact NameOA, CE Section Intake DivisionContact EmailRA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
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THE POSITIONDo you have a passion for our local forests and enjoy being outdoors? If so, we welcome you to join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Tuscarora Forest District as a Forest Technician! Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities! DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe primary responsibility of this role is to offer support and aid to foresters and assistant district foresters in their daily tasks within the State Forest. You will be involved in a diverse range of forestry assignments, including timber sales, fire prevention, insect and disease control, forest regeneration, and recreation projects. Throughout the course of their work, your progress and completed tasks will be regularly reviewed to ensure the quality of work and adherence to departmental standards.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00101097) . 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.
Overtime: As required for emergency/training situations
Travel: As required for emergency/training situations
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday-Wednesday), 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Thursday), 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training 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/credits.
Conditions of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 beaccepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess a conferred associate's degree or higher, or are you within three months of conferring an associate's degree or higher, in forest technology?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
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If you do not have a conferred associate's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.
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Have you completed at least 60 college credits which includes 12 credits in forestry? (Acceptable forestry coursework must include at least the following: one course in dendrology; one course in forest measurements, surveying, or mensuration; and one course in forest ecosystems management, forest ecology, or silviculture.)
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PERFORMS TIMBER STAND ANALYSIS
Performs timber stand analysis under the direction of a forester by conducting inventory plots and analyzing data such as timber type, timber vitality, timber measurements, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat and conditions, recreational use, and insect and disease mortality to make forest management decisions.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing timber stand analysis under the direction of a forester by conducting inventory plots AND analyzing data such as timber type, timber vitality, timber measurements, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat and conditions, recreational use, and insect and disease mortality
B. I have experience performing timber stand analysis under the direction of a forester by conducting inventory plots; but I DO NOT have experience analyzing data such as timber type, timber vitality, timber measurements, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat and conditions, recreational use, and insect and disease mortality.
C. I have experience performing timber stand analysis under the direction of a forester by analyzing data such as timber type, timber vitality, timber measurements, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat and conditions, recreational use, and insect and disease mortality; but I DO NOT have experience conducting inventory plots.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to forest measurement, dendrology, or silviculture.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The specific duties performed while conducting inventory plots.
The specific duties performed while analyzing data.
The type of data you analyzed.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - EXAMINES AND MARKS TREES
Examines trees to make volumetric computations and marks timber for removal from state lands, special use lands, or privately owned lands.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience examining trees to make volumetric computations; AND I have experience marking timber for removal from state lands, special use lands, or privately owned lands.
B. I have experience examining trees to make volumetric computations; OR I have experience marking timber for removal from state lands, special use lands, or privately owned lands.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to forest measurements, dendrology, or silviculture.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Details regarding your experience examining trees to make volumetric computations.
Details regarding your experience marking timber for removal.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - LAYS OUT TIMBER SALES
Lays out timber sales under the direction of a forester which involves delineating the area and marking trees for sale in accordance to stand prescription while considering factors such as species, tree conditions, wildlife habitat, and insect and disease, etc.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience laying out timber sales under the direction of a forester which involved delineating the area, AND marking trees for sale in accordance to stand prescription while considering factors such as species, tree conditions, wildlife habitat, and insect and disease, etc.
B. I have experience laying out timber sales under the direction of a forester which involved marking trees for sale in accordance to stand prescription while considering factors such as species, tree conditions, wildlife habitat, and insect and disease etc., but I DO NOT have experience delineating the area.
C. I have experience laying out timber sales under the direction of a forester which involved delineating the area.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to forest measurement, silviculture, or dendrology.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The activities you performed in marking trees for sale.
The activities you performed in delineating an area.
The actual duties you performed in laying out timber sales.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - UTILIZES DATA COLLECTION TOOLS
Uses electronic devices such as field computers, GPS, ArcGIS, etc. in order to perform data collection work.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience using electronic devices such as field computers, GPS, AND ArcGIS in order to perform data collection work.
B. I have experience using electronic devices such as field computers and GPS in order to perform data collection work; I DO NOT have experience using ArcGIS.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to forest measurement, mensuration, remote sensing, or GIS.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of electronic devices you used to obtain this data.
For what purpose did you use these electronic devices.
The actual duties you performed.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - WILDLAND FIRE
Performs wildland fire duties such as working with hand tools, hose lays, portable pumps, drip torch, and operating brush trucks during wildfires and prescribed fires.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing wildland fire duties such as working with hand tools, hose lays, portable pumps, drip torch, and operating brush trucks during WILDFIRES AND PRESCRIBED FIRES.
B. I have experience performing wildland fire duties such as working with hand tools, hose lays, portable pumps, drip torch, and operating brush trucks during WILDFIRES OR PRESCRIBED FIRES.
C. I have successfully completed coursework related to National Wildfire Coordinating Group coursework related to fire suppression or prescribed burning, wildland fire, or prescribed fire studies.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The types of prescribed fire duties that you performed.
The types of wildfire duties that you performed.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - LAND MANAGEMENT
Performs land management techniques such as herbicide or pesticide treatments and mechanical vegetation management (chainsaw and heavy equipment use) to control invasive species and ensure the healthiest and most biodiverse habitat and ecosystem.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing land management techniques such as herbicide or pesticide treatments AND mechanical vegetation management (chainsaw and heavy equipment use) to control invasive species and ensure the healthiest and most biodiverse habitat and ecosystem.
B. I have experience performing land management techniques such as mechanical vegetation management (chainsaw and heavy equipment use); but I DO NOT have experience using herbicide or pesticide treatments) to control invasive species and ensure the healthiest and most biodiverse habitat and ecosystem.
C. I have successfully completed coursework related to conservation and land management, introduction to ecosystems; or certification in chainsaw/heavy equipment use.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Details regarding your experience using herbicide or pesticide treatments to control invasive species.
Details regarding your experience using mechanical vegetation management to control invasive species.
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