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Job Description: The Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking a Seasonal Biologist to work in the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) in northwest Pennsylvania as part of a team to complete ecological field surveys in timber management stands on physically challenging terrain. The work will involve walking transects through stands proposed for silvicultural management to collect both general and site-specific ecological data, record occurrences of nesting sites, rare, unique, or invasive plants and wildlife and other ecological features using the Survey 123 application on state-issued iPad mini devices and attend trainings and check-in meetings with U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Forestry staff.
The seasonal biologist will be headquartered at a designated location (to be determined) near the survey area (Kane/Warren/Marienville/Bradford). The biologist will be expected to report to this headquarters at least once per week at the beginning of each week. The seasonal biologist will drive a rental vehicle to various locations within the ANF where field surveys will be conducted. Most field work will take place in the ANF near Bradford and Marienville, PA. Supervision will be provided by the Cornplanter Forest District staff in Warren and the Natural Heritage Program staff in Harrisburg.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have experience in remote outdoor settings, be familiar with the plants and animals of northern Pennsylvania and have a bachelor’s degree of relevant course work in botany, ecology, or related fields. The person will be required to:
Applicants must be prepared to spend consecutive days away from home and to work in the field under rugged conditions. Being detail-oriented, having good communication skills, and having the ability to work independently are a must. Must hold a valid driver’s license and provide transportation to the forest district office in Warren, PA. Rental trucks will be provided for day use in the National Forest.
Physical Requirements:
Position Duration: Mid-May 2024 through Mid-August 2024. Seasonal Biologist will be expected to work four 10-hour days, forty hours per week.
Location: Position is based in the Allegheny National Forest in northwest Pennsylvania.
Pay: $19 per hour based upon experience and qualifications.
To apply, email cover letter and resume to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Seasonal Biologist ANF in the subject line. Application deadline is March 15, 2024.
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