NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-80513-54140. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 5, 2024 TO APRIL 19, 2024 , YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Are you deeply committed to protecting Pennsylvania's environment? The Department of Agriculture is looking for dedicated individual to assist in the fight against the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, a major threat to our agricultural commodities, forest ecosystems, and communities. Join our team today and contribute to the solution!
In this position, your main responsibility is to carry out pest surveys and site assessments in Pennsylvania to identify the presence of the Spotted Lanternfly. You will be required to communicate with property owners to inform them about the survey programs and conduct inspections of trees or set up traps on private properties. It is important to adhere to survey protocols when placing, maintaining, and removing the traps. Additionally, any insects captured in the traps should be promptly collected and submitted to the PDA Entomology Laboratory in Harrisburg for identification.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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