Forest Aide jobs in Jamestown, NY

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about our local forests and love spending time outdoors? If so, we invite you to join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Cornplanter Forest District! You will provide technical support to the foresters in their forestry duties and assist in the management of resources state on state forest lands and on other forested lands in the district. You will not only experience the fulfillment of public service but also have the chance to grow professionally and explore various promotional opportunities!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In your role, you will support the Cornplanter District staff with technical forestry tasks to improve forest management on state and other forested lands. This involves aiding Foresters in collecting field data for stand analysis and forest management plans. Additionally, you will assist in stewardship practices like tree planting, timber stand improvement, and wildlife habitat management, as well as wildfire prevention and suppression activities as directed by management.

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

• Seasonal Full-time employment without benefits. The season runs from March through November.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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:

• 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.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.