Vertebrate Wildlife Technician

Do you like working with vertebrate wildlife?  Do you enjoy working outdoors?  Join our award winning, creative, and talented team of natural resource managers working to ensure realistic military and law enforcement training opportunities to local and international organizations.  Apply today!!

IMPORTANT:  YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE.  YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY.  ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.

• Full-time non-permanent seasonal employment
• Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Members of this team are challenged daily by integrating the training demands with truly sustainable ecosystem management practices on the ground.  You will work with a multitude of vertebrate wildlife and plants found on the property.  This is rewarding and fast paced technical wildlife management work.  Candidates in this position require a high level of personal initiative, ability to follow directions, and work independently, as well as in a crew, within general guidelines.  A key attribute is the ability to work safely, following strict safety procedures and protocols pertaining to the live-fire training aspect of the facility.  Candidates will have the chance to hike in steep, hazardous terrain, and work in inclement weather.  There will be the opportunity to travel and work some night and weekend hours.   

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!Qualifications:

• Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
• 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.
• Necessary Special Requirement:  Possession of a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license.
• Based on your answers to the supplemental application questions regarding education,  you may be instructed to upload a copy of your college transcripts to your application.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions  

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)

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.

• Score valid for this specific posting only
• Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions
• Provide complete and accurate information or:
  • score may be lower than deserved
  • application processing may be delayed
  • disqualification may result
• May only test once under this announcement
• Email notice of test results provided
• Only most recent exam score is counted

Salary : $20