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Reference #: 4536819 THE POSITION Do you have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the black bear population? If so, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) wants you to join our team as a Wildlife Technician in our black bear program in the Northeast Region. This position will give you the opportunity provide field support to wildlife management to achieve the agency's goals and objectives. Bring your dedication to our team and make your career aspirations a reality!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Wildlife Technician, you will be providing field support for the implementation of Bureau of Wildlife Management (BWM) and Region programs. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a fully functional wildlife management team with shared BWM program support among wildlife management supervisor, wildlife biologist 1, wildlife technician, bio-aide, and intern positions to achieve the Agency's goals and objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for performing professional wildlife management duties including capturing, handling, marking, and monitoring birds and mammals with a focus on black bears. Work may also include wildlife population monitoring, wildlife response to habitat management, and wildlife health monitoring. You will be tasked with ensuring projects and surveys follow established guidelines and meet expected deadlines.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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. Note: Incumbent must be home headquartered within Wyoming County.  

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 driver's license, which is not under suspension.  

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement.  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): 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.