Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Huntingdon County or Bedford County or Blair County or Pennsylvania

Wildlife Technician - 1 Year Limited Term

$49,948 - $75,298/yrPosted 3 weeks agoOther

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Location: Huntingdon County or Bedford County or Blair County or Pennsylvania
Compensation: $49,948 - $75,298/yr
Clearance: Other
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a Wildlife Technician and help protect and support wildlife across the Commonwealth. This role gives you the chance to work outdoors, learn specialized skills, and make a real difference. As part of a dedicated team, you will assist with hands-on wildlife projects that strengthen conservation efforts. Become part of an agency that values teamwork, learning, and public service.

Position Duties

This position supports wildlife research, monitoring, and field operations that help guide conservation decisions across the region. As a Wildlife Technician, you will perform the following duties:

Field Capture: Capture, tag, and monitor birds and mammals using approved scientific methods
Sample Collection: Collect biological specimens and prepare them for diagnostic testing
Movement Tracking: Monitor wildlife movements with technologies such as GPS, satellite, and VHF systems
Data Management: Record and maintain data using required software and follow established protocols
Program Support: Assist with regional activities including deer aging, CWD work, and bear check operations
Public Outreach: Prepare materials and interact with the public during outreach events

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Limited term, full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours my vary based on field work, meetings, and operational needs.
Home Headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Requirements:

This position requires possession of 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 Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.

Other Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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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
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*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number and expiration date in the text box below. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.

Have you completed an associate's degree or higher in Wildlife Management or are you within three months of completing an associate's degree or higher in Wildlife Management? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

If you are within 3 months of completing your associate's degree or higher in Wildlife Management, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.

How many years of full-time experience in wildlife management do you possess?

2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

How much college coursework in the fields of biology, ecology, and related areas have you completed in ecology, applied ecology, ornithology, mammalogy, genetics, animal behavior, field ecology, dendrology, wildlife population analysis, entomology, habitat analysis, or plant systematics? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

60 credits or more
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – MONITORS WILDLIFE USING RADIO TELEMETRY Captures various types of wildlife and marks them with tags, bands, radio collars, or other monitoring devices. Uses radio telemetry to record and monitor their behavior for wildlife research and population purposes. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience using radio telemetry to monitor the behavior of wildlife. My experience includes capturing and/or marking wildlife with tags, bands, radio collars, or other monitoring devices.
B. I have experience using radio telemetry to monitor the behavior of wildlife that SOMEONE ELSE captured and marked.
C. I have experience capturing and/or marking wildlife with tags, bands, radio collars, or other monitoring devices.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to wildlife field techniques or wildlife management.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience using radio telemetry to record and monitor the behavior of wildlife.
Your experience capturing and marking wildlife.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – CONDUCTS SURVEYS AND INDENTIFIES WILDLIFE AND VEGETATION Conducts wildlife and vegetation field surveys of wild birds and mammals for wildlife research and population purposes. Applies the methods of taxonomy and morphology to accurately identify native Pennsylvania vegetation, birds, and mammals and categorizes them to species/genus based on characteristics, behaviors, calls, and signs. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience conducting wildlife field and vegetation surveys of a defined area. I applied the methods of taxonomy and morphology to identify the species/genus of vegetation, birds, AND mammals based on my observations.
B. I have experience conducting wildlife field or vegetation surveys of a defined area. I applied the methods of taxonomy and morphology to identify the species/genus of vegetation, birds, OR mammals based on my observations.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to mammalogy, ornithology, animal behavior, plant/animal biology, plant/animal taxonomy, dendrology, botany, plant systematics, or plant/animal morphology.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience conducting wildlife field and vegetation surveys.
Your experience identifying the species/genus of vegetation, birds, or mammals.
The actual duties your performed related to this work behavior.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – RECORDS BIOLOGICAL DATA Records qualitative and quantitative biological data from wildlife studies. Enters data into databases or uploads data from electronic monitoring devices such as GPS/GIS data recorders. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience recording qualitative and quantitative biological data from wildlife studies. My experience includes uploading data from GPS/GIS data recorders. I was responsible for the accuracy of the data.
B. I have experience recording qualitative and quantitative biological data from wildlife studies. My experience does NOT include uploading data from GPS/GIS data recorders. I was responsible for the accuracy of the data.
C. I have experience uploading or entering ANY qualitative or quantitative data into spreadsheets or databases.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to quantitative biology, statistics, data management, or GPS/GIS surveying.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of data you recorded or uploaded into spreadsheets or databases.
Your experience recording data obtained from wildlife studies.
Your experience uploading wildlife studies data from GPS/GIS data recorders.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – COLLECTS AND SUBMITS BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES Collects biological samples such as blood, teeth, and other tissues from wild birds and mammals. Preserves specimens under appropriate conditions to ensure viability. Weighs, separates, cuts, fixes, or otherwise prepares specimens and submits to laboratory for diagnostic testing. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience collecting biological samples from birds or mammals, AND I have experience applying laboratory methods to prepare and preserve biological specimens for diagnostic testing.
B. I have experience collecting biological samples from birds or mammals, OR I have experience applying laboratory methods to prepare and preserve biological specimens for diagnostic testing.
C. I have experience collecting biological samples OTHER THAN those of birds or mammals (i.e., fish, eggs, amphibians, reptiles).
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to biology, wildlife disease, anatomy, vertebrate physiology, bird/animal pathology, or genetics.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience collecting biological samples, including the type.
Your experience applying laboratory methods to prepare and preserve biological samples for diagnostic testing.
Your level of responsibility.

if you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov

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