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THE POSITION
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The Spotted Lanternfly poses a serious risk to Pennsylvania's agricultural landscape and the health of our communities. These invasive insects can cause extensive damage to our trees, plants, and crops, resulting in annual losses that can reach hundreds of millions of dollars. If you care deeply about safeguarding our agricultural assets and maintaining the richness of our ecosystems, the Department of Agriculture is calling for your support! Unite with us in the battle against the Spotted Lanternfly and play a crucial role in protecting the future of our state. Together, we can develop effective strategies to combat this threat!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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Your main duty will be to assess locations for pest management and apply pesticides to manage the spotted lanternfly and its associated hosts. This role requires you to engage with property owners to clarify the details of survey programs, as well as to examine trees or install traps on private properties prior to initiating any treatment activities. You will conduct visual inspections of host plants to identify any indications of the target organisms and adhere to the data entry procedures established by the headquarters team. Additionally, you will be responsible for performing pest surveys, carrying out site evaluations, and keeping an updated weekly survey log. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Limited term 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 Luzerne, Lackawanna, Pike, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Northumberland, Montour, Columbia, Wyoming, Bradford, Susquehanna, Sullivan or Wayne County, the assigned state vehicle must be parked in one of these counties and the work day will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle.
- 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.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Condition of Employment:
- This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- 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:
- 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.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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- 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/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$22.95 Hourly
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Apr 14, 2025