3 Year Limited Term Wildlife Technician

THE POSITION

If you are looking for entry-level professional wildlife management work, then this is the position for you! The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to hire a 3 Year Limited Term-Wildlife Technician to provide field support for wildlife health related operations and research. Do not miss this exciting support role in the scientific study and research of wildlife populations, harvest, and habitats.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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. Join our team for a rewarding opportunity to work with Pennsylvania wildlife!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Limited term, full-time employment. 40 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. Hours may vary for fieldwork, meetings, and other needs of the work.
• 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:

• Graduation from an Associate Degree Program in Wildlife Management; or
• Any combination of experience or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.