3 Year Limited Term Wildlife Technician

Website Commonwealth of PA

THE POSITION

Would you like to be a part of a department that strives to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to hire a 3 year limited-term, Wildlife Technician to provide field support for the implementation of Bureau of Wildlife Management and Region programs. Apply today to start enjoying Pennsylvania’s wildlife in a new way!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Wildlife Technician, you will work as part of a fully functional wildlife management team with shared Bureau of Wildlife Management program support among wildlife management supervisor, wildlife biologist 1, wildlife technician, bio-aide, and intern positions to achieve the agency’s goals and objectives. Work includes professional wildlife management duties including, but not limited to capturing, handling, marking, and monitoring birds and mammals, wildlife response to habitat management, and wildlife health monitoring. You will have the opportunity to ensure projects and surveys follow established guidelines and meet expected deadlines.

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, 40 hours per week.
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 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 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: 

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.

To apply for this job please visit careers.employment.pa.gov.

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