Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Bald Eagle Forest District

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Agency: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Location: PA
Type: Temporary
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-01-28

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Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Bald Eagle Forest District

Salary

$23.47 Hourly

Location

Union County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40782-54140

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #7

Opening Date

01/23/2026

Closing Date

2/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

54140

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division

Bald Eagle Forest District

Worksite Address

18865 Old Turnpike Road

City

Millmont, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17845

Contact Name

OA, CE Section Intake Division

Contact Email

RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you someone who is deeply passionate about our local forests and finds working in the great outdoors exhilarating? If so, we invite you to become a part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources! Not only will you have the opportunity to serve the public and make a difference, but you will also have the opportunity to grow professionally and explore various avenues for advancement. Embrace the satisfaction that comes with dedicating yourself to the preservation and conservation of our precious natural resources.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will support Foresters in gathering field data for stand analysis and sale layout, utilizing handheld data collectors for data entry, and assisting with herbicide applications as well as fire suppression and prescribed burn operations. Your responsibilities will include evaluating timber volumes through marking and cruising under the direction of the supervising Forester, as well as surveying and marking boundaries for timber sales, herbicide application zones, and planting sites using GPS technology, followed by the creation of maps for Forester approval. You will ensure accurate data entry into the designated database and may lead a team of Forest Technicians or Semi-Skilled Laborers in various projects, such as constructing deer fences, planting trees, marking timber, collecting seeds, managing wildlife habitats, applying herbicides, and conducting prescribed burns, all while prioritizing safe handling and application of insecticides and herbicides under the guidance of a Forester or certified applicator. Additionally, you will assist the District Forest Health Coordinator with insect and disease management through surveillance flights and ground checks, support forest fire protection efforts, and collaborate with the Recreation Forester on the leased camp program and district recreation infrastructure, while also engaging in volunteer recreational projects and public outreach initiatives.Interested 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. The season runs from approximately March 2026, through 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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this