Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Weiser Forest District, Columbia County

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) - Weiser Forest District, Columbia County

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Forest Technician (Seasonal) - Weiser Forest District, Columbia County

Salary

$23.47 Hourly

Location

Columbia County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-41102-54140

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #18

Opening Date

01/22/2026

Closing Date

2/4/2026 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

003881118

Bureau / Division

Weiser Forest District

Worksite Address

16 Weiser Lane

Worksite Address

Aristes, Pennsylvania

City

17920

Contact Name

OA, CE Section Intake Division

Contact Email

RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
If you have a profound love for our local forests and thrive in the beauty of the great outdoors, we encourage you to consider joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact on the community while actively contributing to the preservation of our invaluable natural landscapes. As a member of our team, you will engage in fulfilling work that allows you to serve the public and protect the environment, all while enjoying opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Experience the rewarding feeling that comes from dedicating your efforts to the conservation of our natural resources, and be part of a mission that values sustainability and ecological stewardship.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for surveying timber sale boundaries, delineating block lines, and mapping haul roads, as well as identifying areas with vegetation that may hinder regeneration and establishing deer fence boundaries. It is essential to maintain thorough survey notes, which will be submitted to your supervisor or their designated representative upon completion of each task. The surveying process may involve traditional methods such as using a compass and chain, or employing GPS technology for greater accuracy. Additionally, you will measure and mark trees according to the silvicultural prescriptions provided by foresters, which encompasses assessing tree diameters, heights, grades, cull deductions, and volumes. The data collected during these assessments should be recorded on tally sheets or data collectors for review by your supervisor or their designee. You will also conduct regeneration field assessments in specified areas, focusing on counting seedlings and saplings while identifying tree species. Your role will include assisting your supervisor with forest resource planning, which may involve scouting for disturbances caused by windstorms, insects, or diseases, as well as maintaining the boundaries of State Forests. Furthermore, you will support the district’s forest regeneration initiatives by evaluating competing vegetation, participating in tree planting efforts, monitoring and maintaining planting sites, and collecting seeds. In addition, you will contribute to the district’s deer exclosure projects, which entails designing, constructing, maintaining, inspecting, and evaluating these areas, while providing relevant d