Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Elk Forest District, Cameron County

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Agency: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Location: PA
Type: Temporary
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-01-18

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Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Elk Forest District, Cameron County

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Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Elk Forest District, Cameron County

Salary

$23.47 Hourly

Location

Cameron County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40049-54140

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #13

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

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00388113

Bureau / Division

Elk Forest District

Worksite Address

Elk Forest District Office

Worksite Address

258 Sizerville Road

City

Emporium, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15834

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 elevate your career with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) as a seasonal Forest Technician. Not only will you have the opportunity to serve the public and make a difference, but you will also open the doorway to pursue professional growth 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, you will provide technical support and assistance to forestry staff responsible for the sustainability of forest resources throughout Elk Forest District. Specific duties will entail collecting GPS field data, preparing maps based on data collected, and recording and entering data for processing. You will also assist with a wide range of specialized projects such as deer fence construction and maintenance, tree planting, timber marking, herbicide application, and wildlife habitat management. In addition, you will engage in forest fire prevention, pre-suppression, and suppression activities.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. 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 in March 2027.Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Wednesday, and 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.This position requires occasional travel to attend trainings or help with emergency situations.This position requires occasional overtime for emergency situations such as wildfires or search and rescue operations.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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 degre