Forest Technician - Pinchot Forest District

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Forest Technician - Pinchot Forest District

Salary

$23.94 Hourly

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56451-54140

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #11

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

54140

Position Number

00040607

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00388111

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Forestry, Forest District 11

Worksite Address

577 Bear Lake Rd

City

Thornhurst, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18424

Contact Name

Kassandra Schuyler

Contact Email

kschuyler@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
As a Forest Technician with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will help protect and manage the forests of the Pinchot Forest District. This role offers meaningful outdoor work and the chance to support wildlife habitat, forest health, and land stewardship. You will work closely with experienced foresters and learn valuable technical skills used across the forestry field. Join a team that is dedicated to conserving Pennsylvania’s natural resources for future generations.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports forestry staff by assisting with forest management, data collection, and conservation activities throughout the Pinchot Forest District. It plays an important part in maintaining healthy forests and supporting public resource stewardship. As a Forest Technician, you will perform the following duties:Timber Support: Assist with timber stand analysis, boundary marking, and prescription marking for timber salesForest Surveys: Perform landscape examinations and collect data using GPS units and mobile devicesHealth Monitoring: Treat trees for pests, control invasive plants, and conduct forest health surveysBoundary Work: Obtain land records and apply data in the field to establish and mark state forest boundariesWildfire Activities: Participate in wildfire suppression, prevention, and prescribed fire operationsRecreation Support: Assist with development and maintenance of recreational opportunities in the districtInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until  November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Overtime and travel maybe requiredTelework: 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:An associate’s degree in fo