Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Clear Creek Forest District, Clarion County

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Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Clear Creek Forest District, Clarion County

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Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Clear Creek Forest District, Clarion County

Salary

$23.47 Hourly

Location

Clarion County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40172-54140

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #8

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

1/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

54140

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00388113

Bureau / Division

Clear Creek Forest District

Worksite Address

158 South Second Avenue

City

Clarion, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16214

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
As a Forest Technician in the Clear Creek Forest District, you will engage in a range of technical forestry tasks that support effective forest management and stewardship on both State and private lands. Your role will involve assisting Foresters in gathering preliminary field data for stand analysis, which is crucial for informed forest management decisions. You will also participate in stewardship enhancement practices, including tree planting, timber stand improvement, and wildlife habitat management, while conducting tree inventories as needed.In addition, you will be responsible for determining timber volumes through marking and cruising as directed by Foresters, as well as surveying and marking boundaries for timber sales and various projects. Your contributions will extend to supporting Foresters in collecting field data for stand analysis and timber sales, as well as planning and executing wildlife habitat initiatives. Furthermore, you will assist with surveillance flights and ground checks for insect and disease detection, coordinating integrated pest management efforts against invasive species and competing vegetation. Lastly, you will collaborate with Fire Foresters on wildfire prevention programs and suppression activities, contributing to the Smokey program's objectives.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:Week 1 - 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.Week 2 - 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM, Friday Off Overtime and travel may be required