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Reference #: 4534908 THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding career in which you can contribute to the Pennsylvania Game Commission's promising mission to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations?  A dedicated Wildlife Technician is needed to provide field support for the implementation of Bureau of Wildlife Management (BWM) programs, with a specific focus on black bears in the northwest region.  Don't miss this excellent opportunity to make a difference within our beautiful state game lands, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Wildlife Technician, you will serve as part of a fully functional wildlife management team whose objectives are to safely and successfully coordinate and conduct the capture, tagging, and radio-collaring of black bears.  You will be responsible for managing and maintaining capture equipment, collars, and collaring equipment, and assisting with data entry and database management.  This position also involves monitoring movements and survival of radio-collaring black bears using VHS, satellite, or GPS technology, and specialized software.  You will respond to black bear mortalities to collect samples and assess causes.  You will have the opportunity to provide region support for agency-wide program activities including but not limited to deer aging, chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance and management, and bear check stations.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 3-year limited term, full-time employment, 40 hours/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.   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 Requirement: You must possess a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 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.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.