NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-44848-54140. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 13, 2026 TO MARCH 26, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. 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 perform technical work for the Division of Forest Health by assisting in the control of forest diseases, insects, and invasive plants, in addition to conducting aerial and ground surveys, and preparing detailed maps. You will participate in direct suppression efforts, biocontrol assignments, and trapping and sampling of forest diseases, insects, and invasive plants. Duties will involve establishing monitoring sites, deploying traps, regularly inspecting and maintaining traps, and preparing a variety of reports. 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 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 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 QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:An associate’s degree in forest technology; or. Completion of equivalent formal education in forestry. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Condition of Employment:This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent. Other Requirements:PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.