Overview
Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 – Southwest Region Jobs in Home, PA at Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Government
As part of your responsibilities, you will be reaching out to property owners to provide information about survey programs and conducting necessary inspections of trees or setting traps before commencing activities on private property. Adhering to survey protocols, you will be responsible for placing, maintaining, and removing survey traps. It is essential to promptly collect captured insect specimens from the traps and submit them to the PDA Entomology Laboratory in Harrisburg for identification. Additionally, you will be conducting visual surveillance of symptomatic host plants to detect any signs of target organisms. Following data entry protocols provided by headquarters staff is also crucial. Lastly, you will be conducting site assessments to identify suitable properties for pest treatment or surveys.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time, seasonal employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch
This position will cover the Southwest Region which consists of Westmoreland, Somerset, and Cambria Counties.
Salary:Â 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.
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Any combination of experience and/or training which afforded the applicant the above listed required abilities.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
Additional Requirements:
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).
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.
Title: Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 – Southwest Region
Company: Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania Government
Location: Home, PA
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