Forest and Conservation Worker jobs in Harrisburg, PA

Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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PA Outdoor Corps - Harrisburg Youth Crew
  • Student Conservation Association, Inc
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position Description

    Position Title: Summer Crew Member, Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps

    Location: Pennsylvania, Sites Vary

    Position Type: Full Time - 6 Week Seasonal

    The Student Conservation Association in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is seeking outgoing individuals to join the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps. The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps offers paid work experience, hands-on job training, and educational opportunities. Youth members will join a team of peers and two adult leaders to complete conservation projects on Pennsylvania's public lands. Throughout the season members will also participate in education and conservation projects related to resource management, environmental education, and recreation.

    POSITION DETAILS:
    2023 Crew Locations: Altoona, Allentown, Bradford, Chambersburg, Erie, Greensburg, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Norristown, Pittsburgh, Reading, Ridgway, Renovo, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Wellsboro, York, American SIgn Language Inclusion (state-wide recruitment)

    Position Dates: July 1st – August 9th, 2024
    Weekly Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 3:30pm

    • Local Crews meet daily at a centralized location in their program city. Crews will then travel out to the worksites together in SCA vehicles. Some drives can be up to 1.5hrs.

    Compensation: $15.00/hr, environmental education and career-exploration opportunities

    • This is a field based position. Efforts will be made to accommodate safe and/or indoor work during short periods of inclement weather but crew members may be called-off during periods of extreme weather and therefore, 37.5 hours per week is not guaranteed in the event of inclement weather events.

    Qualifications
    • Ages 15-18 at the start of the program
    • Able to conduct manual work in all outdoor conditions. Including the ability to hike up to 4 miles per day
    • Able to work collaboratively on a small team
    • An interest in conservation careers, trade skills, or a related field in highly encouraged
    • Must be able to model safe and professional behavior at all times
    • Must have housing in or near the program city.
    • Must have reliable transportation to and from crew meeting location
    • Must be a resident of Pennsylvania

    JOB FUNCTIONS
    CONSERVATION PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE:
    • Trail maintenance and construction including: implementing water management techniques, brushing, blazing, reroutes,
    • Habitat Restoration including: invasive species identification and treatments, tree Planting, installing Riparian Buffers
    • Facility maintenance projects including: painting, staining, and basic carpentry
    • Constructions projects such as: bridges, stairs, picnic tables, and pavilions
    • Fencing and Boundary Line Maintenance
    • Leave No Trace overnight camping experiences in Allegheny National Forest
    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    • Professional networking – work alongside a variety of DCNR park staff and learn about different state positions, building rapport with personnel throughout the season
    • Expand conservation knowledge by participating in Environmental Education Opportunities
    • Gain hands-on work experience and learn about green career path opportunities
    • For SCA's COVID-19 guidance, please refer towww.thesca.org/covid
  • 11 Days Ago

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WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
  • Natural Resources Conservation Service
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • This position is assigned to a state, area or field office in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This is a developmental position designed to prepare the incumbent to assume the full s...
  • 18 Days Ago

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PA Outdoor Corps- Williamsport Adult Crew
  • Student Conservation Association, Inc
  • Williamsport, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position Description Position Title: Crew Member, Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Location: Williamsport. PA Position Type: Full Time - 9 Month Seasonal The Student Conservation Association in partnership ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Field Leader- Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps
  • Student Conservation Association, Inc
  • Williamsport, PA FULL_TIME
  • ConservationBeginsHere. The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restor...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Dentist - SCI Forest
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Forest, PA FULL_TIME
  • NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-75639-33930. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2024 TO FEBRUARY 21, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.Maximize your...
  • 2 Days Ago

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FORESTER
  • US Natural Resources Conservation Service
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Duties Serves as a technical specialist on current establishment, management, and harvest techniques. Monitors programs and policies of Federal and state agencies relative for forestland use and manag...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Dentist - SCI Forest
  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-75639-33930. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Social Services
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
  • Carlisle, PA
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation - Experience our job fair on March 13, 2024, 8 am - 4 pm. Enjoy games, food, priz...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse - RN Supervisor Weekends $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
  • Carlisle, PA
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation - Experience our job fair on March 13, 2024, 8 am - 4 pm. Enjoy games, food, priz...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse RN
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehab
  • Carlisle, PA
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehab - Immediately hiring! Registered Nurse (RN) New grad Registered Nurses (RN) welcome! $4,00...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN/LPN MDS Coordinator
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
  • Carlisle, PA
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation - Experience our job fair on March 13, 2024, 8 am - 4 pm. Enjoy games, food, priz...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse RN Supervisor $5,000 DOLLAR SIGN ON BONUS
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
  • Carlisle, PA
  • Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation - Experience our job fair on March 13, 2024, 8 am - 4 pm. Enjoy games, food, priz...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Need Workstation Specialist (PC Support Technician)
  • SARUM LLC
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • Job Description Job Description We have a Contract assignment available with our client in Harrisburg, PA. Position: Wor...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Print Estimator
  • The Standard Group
  • York, PA
  • Job Description Job Description The Standard Group a premier print management and marketing logistics company seeks prof...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Harrisburg (/ˈhærɪsbɜːrɡ/ HARR-iss-burg; Pennsylvania German: Harrisbarrig)[citation needed] is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 49,192, it is the 15th largest city in the Commonwealth. It lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 107 miles (172 km) west of Philadelphia. Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 571,903, making it the fourth most populous in Pennsylvania and 96th most populous in the United States. Harr...
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Income Estimation for Forest and Conservation Worker jobs
$47,747 to $71,465
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area prices
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