Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 (Temporary) - Capital Region

Full Job Description

If you aspire to contribute to the preservation of Pennsylvania's natural treasures, this opportunity could be your ideal match. The state faces a formidable challenge from various invasive insect species that threaten its agricultural assets, forest ecosystems, and local communities. This role entails conducting field surveys to identify these pests in agricultural, forested, and commercial environments. Join us in this vital mission and become an integral part of the solution.

Requirements

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting surveys and detection of invasive insect pests across Pennsylvania's forests and agricultural areas, including vineyards, orchards, and commercial properties. This role involves reaching out to property owners to explain the insect pest survey initiatives and securing permission to inspect trees or set traps before proceeding with the work. The focus will be on identifying target pests such as the box tree moth, European cherry fruit fly, and golden twin-spot moth, among others. Additionally, you will adhere to established survey protocols for trap management, data entry, and maintaining a detailed log of your activities.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Temporary Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position will be home headquartered if applicant lives in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties.
• Work will be performed in Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, Perry, Cumberland, York, Adams, and Franklin counties.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Any combination of experience and/or training which afforded the applicant the above listed required abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• College coursework in Dendrology or Plant Taxonomy.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be willing to accept a temporary position with no benefits and a wage of $17.38 per hour.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

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.