Forest Technician

• 3 Year Limited Term Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $49,948.00
• $75,298.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Reading 253 Snyder Road (Show on map) Sep 03, 2026 Salary $49,948.00
• $75,298.

00 Annually Location Berks County, PA Job Type Civil Service Limited Term Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-57291-54140

Department Game Commission Division GC Forst Mgmt Opening Date 09/02/2026 Closing Date 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 54140 Position Number 50290354 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B1 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00239620 Bureau / Division Southeast Region Worksite Address 253 Snyder Road City Reading, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19605 Contact Name Alyssa Mayberry Contact Phone 717.787.7836 Contact Email gamevacancybids@pa.gov

THE POSITION

The Forest Technician position with the Pennsylvania Game Commission in the Southeast Region offers a unique opportunity to support vital habitat projects. You will help strengthen young forest environments that support diverse wildlife across the region. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy active, outdoor work with meaningful outcomes. Become part of a mission-driven team that protects Pennsylvania's natural resources.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports forestry activities that promote young forest habitats across State Game Lands within the region. The role contributes to conservation goals through fieldwork, mapping, and data collection. As a Forest Technician, you will perform the following duties:

Boundary Marking:

Mark boundaries for timber sales, herbicide areas, and habitat treatments following instructions from foresters

Timber Evaluation:

Examine trees, mark timber, and complete volume computations according to forester prescriptions

Field Data Collection:

Assist in gathering data for stand analysis, sale layout, and related forestry activities

GPS Mapping:

Collect GPS data for management activities and produce maps for forester approval

Equipment Care:

Maintain tools and equipment used in forest habitat management activities

Fire Duties:

Perform assigned wildland fire responsibilities Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

3 Year Limited Term, full-time employment

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday

• Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

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/credits.

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. 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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.