Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 - Northeast Region Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4822760) Apply  Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 - Northeast Region Salary $17.00 Hourly Location *Home Headquartered, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time Job Number N-2025-17773 Department Department of Agriculture Division AG Plnt Pro Div Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date 2/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 53980 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J1 Pay Group ST02 Bureau / Division Code Plant Protection Division Contact Name Zachary Bender Contact Email zbender@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to safeguard Pennsylvania's natural resources? Join our team and play a crucial role in combating the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, a major threat to our agricultural commodities, forest ecosystems, and communities. Apply now and become part of a passionate group of nature enthusiasts dedicated to preserving our precious natural resources! DESCRIPTION OF WORK 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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50475185) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Temporary full-time employment + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + This position is home headquartered if applicant lives in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Pike, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Northumberland, Montour, Columbia, Wyoming, Bradford, Susquehanna, Sullivan, or Wayne County. + 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: + 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 willnot 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: + 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. 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. 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.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension? + Yes + No 02 If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov