Are you searching for a fulfilling career that combines outdoor work with meaningful public service? As a Maintenance Repairman 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), you will support key facilities and wildfire response efforts throughout the Pinchot Forest District. Each day brings new challenges that help preserve forest lands and ensure safe access for the public. Apply today to join a mission-driven team that takes pride in protecting and enhancing Pennsylvania’s natural spaces!
Step into a role where every day brings a new challenge! As a Surface Mine Conservation Inspector Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will learn how to keep people safe near active mining areas. You will gather important information, speak with landowners, and support responsible mining practices across the state. This position is a great way to begin an environmental career that makes a real difference!
As an Air Quality Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will contribute to the development of plans and regulations that help reduce air pollution across the Commonwealth. This role will give you the chance to analyze technical information, work with internal and external partners, and support major environmental initiatives. You will take part in activities that influence long-term environmental policy and strengthen statewide air programs. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking meaningful work that benefits communities.
Are you looking for a hands-on opportunity to support wildlife and public recreation? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is searching for a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys physical work. This position is responsible for supporting conservation efforts and improving important habitat areas by using equipment, tools, and outdoors skills to keep game lands safe and accessible. Apply now to play a key role in maintaining the natural spaces enjoyed by hunters, hikers, and wildlife!
Would you enjoy a career where you could help streamline processes that support major environmental programs across Pennsylvania? As an Administrative Officer 2 for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will actively participate in important efforts that keep critical programs running smoothly across the agency. This role provides key administrative, financial, and policy assistance that strengthens the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) Program and its operations. You will also have the opportunity to help guide major decisions and ensure essential procedures are functioning as intended. Apply today to join a team committed to improving processes that make a real impact across the Commonwealth!
Are you a dedicated, hard-working individual with a passion for fisheries management? Do not miss this chance to join the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) in a full-time, permanent Fisheries Biologist 1 position with Fisheries Management Area 1, headquartered in Linesville, Pennsylvania. The Fisheries Biologist 1 position provides an exciting opportunity to make an impact on local waterways. In this role, you will support detailed studies that improve fish habitats and ensure strong fishing experiences for the public. You will join a team dedicated to conservation and hands-on biological work. This job is well suited for people who enjoy learning, problem-solving, and working outdoors.
The Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) is a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization that operates and manages the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette, Pennsylvania. KECA’s mission is “To conserve and enhance Pennsylvania’s elk country for future generations.” Our number one priority is conservation education. Expectations are to coordinate, develop and deliver a successful conservation education program plan while working with Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and other partners. Oversee the educational department and all of its components.
The position will involve various tasks, primarily care of all animals at the facility. In addition, fieldwork, including stocking, tracking, surveys and broodstock collection sometimes involves long hours, travel to field survey locations using Commission vehicles, occasional overnight travel (reimbursed by Commission), and at times working in inclement weather.
A $5,000 USD Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship is available to a graduate student doing research in wildlife biology, epidemiology, veterinary, medical, public health, basic or social sciences or other program focusing on the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment using a One Health framework. The next cycle of applications will be announced spring 2026.
These positions will be tasked with many duties related to fisheries management and aquatic resource conservation related to invasive species. Focus during the summer recreational season will be conducting watercraft inspections on assigned waterbodies and if necessary, completing boat decontaminations as part of the statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program. Other AIS-related duties will include the following: Sampling assigned waterbodies for Zebra Mussel early detection; Educating the public to prevent both the spread and introduction of AIS; Assisting the AIS Program Manager and Biologist with AIS detection surveys, sample collections and control treatments; and sampling waterbodies for aquatic plants. Duties during the spring and fall will shift to field collections of fish community data (including use of boat electrofishing, trap nets, gill nets and seines), aquatic habitat assessments, and other fisheries-related work on area reservoirs, lakes, rivers, and streams. Individuals will also be expected to conduct equipment maintenance, outdoor education programs, and other related responsibilities as assigned by the AIS Program Manager and area Fisheries staff. These positions will require weekend and holiday work, and work in adverse weather conditions.
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Maintenance Repairman 1 – Pinchot Forest District, Lackawanna County
August 10, 2026
By Program Assistant
Are you searching for a fulfilling career that combines outdoor work with meaningful public service? As a Maintenance Repairman 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), you will support key facilities and wildfire response efforts throughout the Pinchot Forest District. Each day brings new challenges that help preserve forest lands and ensure safe access for the public. Apply today to join a mission-driven team that takes pride in protecting and enhancing Pennsylvania’s natural spaces!
Deadline to apply is August 19, 2026.
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Surface Mine Conservation Inspector Trainee (Environmental Trainee)
August 10, 2026
By Program Assistant
Step into a role where every day brings a new challenge! As a Surface Mine Conservation Inspector Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will learn how to keep people safe near active mining areas. You will gather important information, speak with landowners, and support responsible mining practices across the state. This position is a great way to begin an environmental career that makes a real difference!
Deadline to apply is August 21, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Air Quality Program Specialist
August 8, 2026
By Program Assistant
As an Air Quality Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will contribute to the development of plans and regulations that help reduce air pollution across the Commonwealth. This role will give you the chance to analyze technical information, work with internal and external partners, and support major environmental initiatives. You will take part in activities that influence long-term environmental policy and strengthen statewide air programs. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking meaningful work that benefits communities.
Deadline to apply is August 19, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1
August 8, 2026
By Program Assistant
Are you looking for a hands-on opportunity to support wildlife and public recreation? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is searching for a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys physical work. This position is responsible for supporting conservation efforts and improving important habitat areas by using equipment, tools, and outdoors skills to keep game lands safe and accessible. Apply now to play a key role in maintaining the natural spaces enjoyed by hunters, hikers, and wildlife!
Deadline to apply is August 13, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Administrative Officer 2
August 8, 2026
By Program Assistant
Would you enjoy a career where you could help streamline processes that support major environmental programs across Pennsylvania? As an Administrative Officer 2 for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will actively participate in important efforts that keep critical programs running smoothly across the agency. This role provides key administrative, financial, and policy assistance that strengthens the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) Program and its operations. You will also have the opportunity to help guide major decisions and ensure essential procedures are functioning as intended. Apply today to join a team committed to improving processes that make a real impact across the Commonwealth!
Deadline to apply is August 17, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Fisheries Biologist 1
August 8, 2026
By Program Assistant
Are you a dedicated, hard-working individual with a passion for fisheries management? Do not miss this chance to join the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) in a full-time, permanent Fisheries Biologist 1 position with Fisheries Management Area 1, headquartered in Linesville, Pennsylvania. The Fisheries Biologist 1 position provides an exciting opportunity to make an impact on local waterways. In this role, you will support detailed studies that improve fish habitats and ensure strong fishing experiences for the public. You will join a team dedicated to conservation and hands-on biological work. This job is well suited for people who enjoy learning, problem-solving, and working outdoors.
Deadline to apply is August 12, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Conservation Education Coordinator
June 24, 2026
By Program Assistant
The Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) is a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization that operates and manages the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette, Pennsylvania. KECA’s mission is “To conserve and enhance Pennsylvania’s elk country for future generations.” Our number one priority is conservation education. Expectations are to coordinate, develop and deliver a successful conservation education program plan while working with Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and other partners. Oversee the educational department and all of its components.
Deadline to apply is July 8, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Aide
June 24, 2026
By Program Assistant
The position will involve various tasks, primarily care of all animals at the facility. In addition, fieldwork,
including stocking, tracking, surveys and broodstock collection sometimes involves long hours, travel to field
survey locations using Commission vehicles, occasional overnight travel (reimbursed by Commission), and at
times working in inclement weather.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship 2026
June 4, 2026
By Program Assistant
A $5,000 USD Dr. Gregory D. Bossart Memorial One Health Scholarship is available to a graduate student doing research in wildlife biology, epidemiology, veterinary, medical, public health, basic or social sciences or other program focusing on the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment using a One Health framework. The next cycle of applications will be announced spring 2026.
Deadline to apply is July 31, 2026.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Temporary Conservation Biologist II AIS Program
May 19, 2026
By Program Assistant
These positions will be tasked with many duties related to fisheries management and aquatic resource conservation related to invasive species. Focus during the summer recreational season will be conducting watercraft inspections on assigned waterbodies and if necessary, completing boat decontaminations as part of the statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program. Other AIS-related duties will include the following: Sampling assigned waterbodies for Zebra Mussel early detection; Educating the public to prevent both the spread and introduction of AIS; Assisting the AIS Program Manager and Biologist with AIS detection surveys, sample collections and control treatments; and sampling waterbodies for aquatic plants. Duties during the spring and fall will shift to field collections of fish community data (including use of boat electrofishing, trap nets, gill nets and seines), aquatic habitat assessments, and other fisheries-related work on area reservoirs, lakes, rivers, and streams. Individuals will also be expected to conduct equipment maintenance, outdoor education programs, and other related responsibilities as assigned by the AIS Program Manager and area Fisheries staff. These positions will require weekend and holiday work, and work in adverse weather conditions.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
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