The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is hiring a Forest Technician to work in the Plant Protection Division. In this role, you will be responsible for offering technical support both in the field and office settings at the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) regional offices to the Plant Inspection Program Specialists (PIPS) and other staff members to ensure smooth and effective operations. Your duties will include conducting tree inventory for host trees of the Spotted Lanternfly, as well as ground pest surveys as needed. Additionally, you will be involved in activities such as direct suppression, biocontrol, trapping, and sampling to manage the Spotted Lanternfly population effectively.

Deadline to apply is June 25, 2024.

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