Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 - Southeastern Region

If you are eager to contribute to the protection of Pennsylvania's natural resources, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! The state faces a serious challenge from numerous invasive insect species that endanger its agricultural products, forest habitats, and local communities. This role focuses on conducting field surveys aimed at identifying these invasive pests across agricultural lands, forests, and commercial areas. Become a part of our team today and play a vital role in addressing this pressing issue!

The Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 plays a crucial role in carrying out surveys and detection efforts related to invasive insect pests within the forests and agricultural areas of Pennsylvania, which encompass vineyards, orchards, and various commercial environments. This position involves reaching out to landowners to provide information about the insect pest survey initiatives and securing consent to inspect trees or install traps before initiating any fieldwork. The focus of these surveys includes a range of target pests such as the box tree moth, European cherry fruit fly, and golden twin-spot moth, among others. Additionally, the responsibilities extend to adhering to established survey protocols for trap management, entering data accurately, and keeping a detailed log of all activities performed.

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.
• Work will be performed in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Bucks, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 or experience in Dendrology, Plant Taxonomy, Entomology, Forestry, Botany, Biology, or Environmental Science.

Additional Requirements:

• Willing to accept a temporary position with no benefits and a wage of $17.00 per hour.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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.

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