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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is looking to hire an Aquatic Biologist. The Department of Environmental Protection is looking for someone who is committed to safeguarding the well-being of Pennsylvania’s residents and environment. You will play a crucial role in the Standards Section of the Water Quality Division, ensuring that the state’s water quality standards align with relevant state and federal regulations, as well as current scientific knowledge. 

Deadline to apply is April 3, 2024.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring an Environmental Education Specialist. As an Environmental Education Specialist, your responsibilities will include implementing and coordinating environmental interpretive programs, trainings, outdoor education programs, information services, and public relations. These initiatives will be targeted towards recreational users, organized user groups, local, county, and municipal governments, and other interest groups. Additionally, you will perform technical work in the field of environmental interpretation and outdoor recreation. You will conduct learning activities, audiovisual presentations, teacher workshops, and other environmental learning programs, as well as provide assistance to educational institutions, civic groups, and public organizations in developing and implementing environmental education and interpretive programs. 

Deadline to apply is April 4, 2024.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Forester. As a Forester, your duties will include overseeing the management of the state forest resources within the Susquehannock district. This involves following the forest resource plans, timber management operating manual, and relevant laws. Additionally, you will serve as the insect and disease coordinator for the district. Your primary focus will be on timber management, but you will also be responsible for various other tasks such as search & rescue, fire suppression, wildlife habitat projects, and insect and disease prevention. These activities are to be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures set by the Forest District Manager.

Deadline to apply is April 4, 2024.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Natural Resource Program Supervisor. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the staff within the section, ensuring that all supervisory functions are carried out effectively. Additionally, the Supervisor is tasked with developing and implementing goals and objectives for the section, playing a crucial role in the overall success of the division. Building strong working relationships is a key aspect of this position, as the position must collaborate with forest districts, government entities, external partners, advocacy groups, and the general public.

Deadline to apply is April 3, 2024.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to hire a Fire Forester. This position is for a professional forestry role in the William Penn Forest District, specifically in the Northern Fire Protection Area, which covers Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties. Your responsibilities will include conducting professional analysis, managing prescribed fire plans, preventing wildland fires, and suppressing wildfires. Additionally, you will assist in forest district programs such as forest resource stewardship, state forest management, and forest pest management. The main objective of these programs is to educate, encourage, and support private landowners and municipalities in natural resource management.

Deadline to apply is April 3, 2024.

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The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring a Wildlife Technician to provide field support for wildlife health related operations and research. This 3 Year Limited Term-Wildlife Technician position is an entry-level role that performs professional wildlife management work including but not limited to capturing, handling, marking, and monitoring deer in addition to population monitoring and wildlife health monitoring. This position accurately collects, maintains, and transmits data and ensures projects and surveys follow established guidelines to meet expected deadlines. You will have the opportunity to work outside under a variety of field conditions and collaborate with field personnel including wardens, game lands officers, biologists, volunteers, and representatives from other government agencies or private sector organizations.

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2024.

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The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is hiring a Historical Horticulturalist to manage the six-acre heritage landscape at Old Economy Village. The Historical Horticulturalist is responsible for all aspects of restoring and preserving Old Economy Village’s historic gardens and landscape. The position performs professional horticultural work, including research to determine the type of plants that grew at Old Economy Village, garden planning and design, preparation, planting and care of plants, grass, trees, and shrubs, and the re-creation of gardens and landscape to resemble historical periods. The Historical Horticulturalist also assists in the development and delivery of educational programming centered on Old Economy Village’s historic gardens and landscape.

Deadline to apply is April 4, 2024.

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