Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  50564947

Description Activated On:  5/6/2026 2:52:21 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. 

 Provides technical assistance in the field for Bureau of Plant Industry. Conducts tree inventory for host trees of Spotted Lanternfly and ground pest surveys as required. Assists in direct suppression, biocontrol, trapping and sampling as required to control Spotted Lanternfly. Establishes field study plots as required. Collects and summarizes field data in electronic format. Prepares written reports as required.

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.

1. Conducts tree inventory and plant pest surveys and prepares maps.
2. Assists in the development, implementation and reporting of statewide experimental projects, and assists in the conduct of plant pest control projects associated with Spotted lanternfly control.
3. Performs pre-control activities to support successful implementation of contracted work including coordination of activities with property owners and contractors.
4. Establishes monitoring sites, deploys traps, regularly inspects and maintains traps and summarizes monitoring results.
5. May act as on-site lead worker for Forest Insect Pest Aide 1's when performing property assessments for control work.
6. Prepares a variety of reports.
7. Assists with other activities as required.
8. Involved in any cooperative or collaborative effort involving plant industries of Pennsylvania, as assigned by Supervisor. Maintains working relationship with appropriate contacts from other PA agencies, universities, cooperative extension, conservation districts, federal agencies, and collaborative landscape-level organizations that operate within Pennsylvania. Be an active part of collaborative groups when possible.
9. Represents the Commonwealth and/or PDA and/or the Bureau of Plant Industry at town hall meetings, or outreach events like fairs or environmental events, as assigned by Supervisor.
10. Attend meetings for applicable boards, councils, committees, task forces and annual program meetings as assigned by Supervisor.
11. Apply pesticides to control Spotted lanternfly or its hosts.
12. Demonstrate a commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations of the bureau/program's customer(s) at all times.
13. Apply Lean tool(s) to day-to-day tasks when a process has been identified for improvement.
14. Perform all other duties as assigned or required.
15. Demonstrate a commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations of the bureau/program's customer(s) at all times.
16. Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

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.

Preparation and coordination of property assessment and tree inventory in order to meet survey and other project work completion requirements.

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

Experience:



Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Class C Driver's License
 
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3.   N/A
 
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Effectively communicate verbally and writing
 2. Utilize current technology to perform daily tasks (laptop, tablet PC, and smartphone, etc.)
 3. Safely use approved, assigned collection equipment
 4. Remain at ease when dealing with public.
 5. Interpret paper and/or electronic maps to locate treatment area
 6. Maintain equipment and materials assigned to you.
 7. Follow appropriate safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.
 8. Drive a vehicle daily in potentially adverse weather conditions
 9. Speak and present in a public setting.
 10. Transport boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.