A 3 Year Limited Term Black Bear Wildlife Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dallas, PA • 6h ago

Reference #: 5073532 THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can contribute to the Pennsylvania Game Commission's mission to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations? A dedicated Wildlife Technician is needed to provide field support for the implementation of Bureau of Wildlife Management (BWM) programs, with a specific focus on black bears in the northeast region. If you are an ambitious individual and passionate about wildlife conservation, we want you on our team, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides field support for the implementation of Bureau of Wildlife Management (BWM) and Region programs. This incumbent selected for this position acts as part of a fully functional wildlife management team with shared BWM program support among the Wildlife Management Supervisor, wildlife biologist 1, wildlife technician, bio-aide, and intern positions to achieve the Agency's goals and objectives.

A Wildlife Technician performs technical wildlife management work including, but not limited to: capturing, handling, marking, and monitoring birds and mammals, wildlife population monitoring, wildlife response to habitat management, and wildlife health monitoring. This professional ensures projects and surveys follow established guidelines and meet expected deadlines.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 3 year limited term, full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-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: Graduation from an Associate Degree Program in Wildlife Management;or Any combination of experience or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirement: 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.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.

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.

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.

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