Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 50265759	Description Activated On: 11/26/2025 12:59:18 PM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

This position is headquartered at the Rothrock State Forest District Office and work assignments will occur throughout the Rothrock Forest District.

This position is primarily an educational learning experience and operational support / assistance position in natural resource management with the focus on State Forest Management of the state forest and Rothrock Forest District.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Position will provide assistance and support to the Foresters on the Resource Management Staff to include marking and tallying timber, GPS data collection, GIS mapping, control of invasive species and competing vegetation, planting seedlings, working with school groups and private landowners, assisting with public outreach programs, evaluating trails and recreational infrastructure, updating the geocache program, conduct pre and post recreational event assessment of trail routes used, and assist with and conduct trail maintenance.

Performs other related activities and duties that are necessary for the efficient operation of the Rothrock Forest District.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

This position will most likely be working in a group setting with other Foresters and Forest Technicians. Those staff members will be offering training and experiences to guide the intern in forestry work and natural resource management. The supervisor will provide training and answer any questions encountered during the internship experience.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Class C Driver's License
2.	Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license.
3.	Ability to work in rugged terrain, traverse areas with treacherous footing, and work in all sorts of weather conditions.
4.	Ability to communicate clearly.
5.	Ability to implement defined safety procedures.
6.	Ability to learn and apply administrative procedures.
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