The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Park Resource Ranger at Cowans Gap State Park Complex. As a Park Resource Ranger, your responsibilities include engaging with the public and ensuring their safety within State Park premises to encourage the safe use of park facilities. You will conduct patrols on foot, bike, boat, and motor vehicle to maintain a secure environment for visitors. Regular inspections of buildings, structures, and facilities will be carried out to guarantee security and safety measures are in place. Additionally, you will be responsible for updating and maintaining informational materials such as posters, bulletin boards, signs, park maps, and brochures to enhance visitor experience. Lastly, you will be tasked with keeping assigned equipment and work areas clean and organized.
Deadline to apply is May 2, 2024.
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Posted: April 19, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Wildlife Habitat Group Manager
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring a Wildlife Habitat Group Manager. As a Wildlife Habitat Group Manager, you will be responsible for determining appropriate habitat management treatments to improve habitat quality. This position conducts a wide range of duties including investigating work-related accidents or incidents, establishing workload priorities, preparing and submitting grant applications for supplemental funding for projects, and administering the budget for the Group. You will also initiate and recommend acquisition of new game lands or additions to existing game lands which involves researching property owners and deeds, as well as contacting landowners for potential acquisition of properties and negotiating conditions.
Deadline to apply is May 3, 2024.
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Posted: April 19, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Forest Technician – Plant Protection Division
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is hiring a Forest Technician in the Plant Protection Division. Your primary responsibility is to conduct pest survey and site assessments in Pennsylvania for detection of the Spotted Lanternfly. You must adhere to survey protocols for trap placement, maintenance, and removal. In addition, you will monitor host plants for signs of target organisms. Strive to exceed customer expectations and apply Lean tools for process improvement. Fulfill any other necessary duties as assigned.
Deadline to apply is May 3, 2024.
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Posted: April 19, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Wildlife Biologist
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring a Wildlife Biologist. As a Wildlife Biologist, you will work statewide in an office and field capacity within the Wildlife Health Division of the Bureau of Wildlife Management to fulfill the objectives of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Wildlife Health Program. Work includes serving as project lead or assistant to the Wildlife Veterinarian for the agency’s Wildlife Health Program activities and in direct support of all statewide agency activities that involve wildlife health, wildlife capture or handling, or biological specimen collection from wildlife. You will be responsible for providing direct technical field support to agency personnel, managing supply inventory and procurement, coordinating the agency’s wildlife database, and handling wildlife health inquiries from agency staff or external partners. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Wildlife Futures Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine as well as program activities to fulfill Wildlife Health Program objectives.
Deadline to apply is May 2, 2024.
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Posted: April 19, 2024 · Leave a Comment
DCNR Park Resource Ranger – Cowans Gap State Park Complex
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Park Resource Ranger at Cowans Gap State Park Complex. As a Park Resource Ranger, your responsibilities include engaging with the public and ensuring their safety within State Park premises to encourage the safe use of park facilities. You will conduct patrols on foot, bike, boat, and motor vehicle to maintain a secure environment for visitors. Regular inspections of buildings, structures, and facilities will be carried out to guarantee security and safety measures are in place. Additionally, you will be responsible for updating and maintaining informational materials such as posters, bulletin boards, signs, park maps, and brochures to enhance visitor experience. Lastly, you will be tasked with keeping assigned equipment and work areas clean and organized.
Deadline to apply is May 2, 2024.
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Posted: April 19, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Forest Patrolman – Tuscarora Forest District
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to hire a Forest Patrolman. Your role entails performing wildland fire duties like monitoring, reacting to, and putting out wildfires within a specific zone. You could be part of a group of wildland firefighters during emergencies and handle fire apparatus. Your tasks consist of securely surveying the area for fires and risks, along with aiding in maintaining equipment, prevention campaigns, community engagement, and training sessions. You will be given daily tasks, guidance, and oversight by a superior at the location, with your performance assessed through submitted reports.
Deadline to apply is May 2, 2024.
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Posted: April 19, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Forester
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring a Forester. This position is professional forestry work responsible for delivering U.S. Farm Bill programs to eligible Pennsylvania landowners. As a Forester, you will develop, plan, and implement conservation practices designed to improve air quality, water quality, wildlife habitat, and forest health through various Farm Bill programs. You will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with landowners to develop conservation plans and provide technical assistance as needed. Our ideal candidate will develop informational programs and make presentations that promote the forest health and wildlife habitat programs.
Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024.
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Posted: April 19, 2024 · Leave a Comment
DCNR Ranger Trainee – Beltzville State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Ranger Trainee at Beltzville State Park. This position involves participating in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to develop the necessary skills and techniques in the areas of public contact and customer service; current developments and issues in the areas of outdoor recreation and conservation; conservation principles; environmental education; public safety; departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and law enforcement, in order to perform the work of a DCNR Ranger. Specific duties will include assisting with patrols of the park and its facilities and responding appropriately to any situation that may arise.
Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024.
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DCNR Ranger – Beltzville State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Ranger at Beltzville State Park. As a DCNR Ranger, you will provide public contact, protection, information, education, and safety to the state park visitor by seeking compliance with and enforcing all laws, state park rules and regulations, and polices that apply to the state park lands; and protects the natural resources, property and facilities owned by the Commonwealth and located on state forest lands.
Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024.
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DCNR Ranger – Washington Crossing State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Ranger at Washington Crossing State Park. As a Park Ranger, your main responsibility will be to patrol the park using various modes of transportation such as motor vehicles, bicycles, or on foot. Your goal is to observe visitor activities and ensure their safety. This may require you to navigate through rough and uneven terrains and work in harsh weather conditions. Additionally, you will be responsible for inspecting buildings and facilities for security, maintaining park signs and posters, and keeping your assigned equipment and work areas clean. It is important to present a professional image to the public and provide information and assistance to park visitors. You will also enforce park regulations and laws, investigate complaints, accidents, and crimes, and take charge in emergency situations to ensure the safety of visitors and the park’s resources.
Deadline to apply is April 29, 2024.
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DCNR Park Resource Ranger – Kings Gap
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Park Resource Ranger at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. This is a seasonal non-law enforcement position. In this role, you will engage with the public, provide services, and ensure their safety at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. You will also inform visitors about the various programs, resources, facilities, and activities available to them at the center and other state park or state forest lands. Additionally, you will be responsible for communicating and monitoring visitor compliance with park regulations and rules pertaining to the use of Bureau of State Park lands.
Deadline to apply is April 25, 2024.
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