Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 (Temporary) - Southwest Region jobs in United States
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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 (Temporary) - Southwest Region

NEOGOV is seeking a Forest Insect Pest Aide 1 to contribute to the protection of Pennsylvania's natural resources. The role involves conducting field surveys to identify invasive insect pests in agricultural and forest environments, reaching out to property owners, and adhering to established survey protocols.

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Responsibilities

Conducting surveys and detection of invasive insect pests across Pennsylvania's forests and agricultural areas, including vineyards, orchards, and commercial properties
Reaching out to property owners to explain the insect pest survey initiatives and securing permission to inspect trees or place traps before proceeding with the work
Detecting target pests such as the box tree moth, European cherry fruit fly, and golden twin-spot moth, among others
Adhering to established survey protocols for trap management, data entry, and maintaining a detailed log of activities

Qualification

EntomologyDendrologyPlant TaxonomyField SurveysData Entry

Required

Any combination of experience and/or training which afforded the applicant the above listed required abilities
This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension
You must be willing to accept a temporary position with no benefits and a wage of $17.38 per hour
You must be able to perform essential job functions

Preferred

College coursework or experience in Entomology, Dendrology, and/or Plant Taxonomy

Benefits

Health coverage
Vision
Dental
Wellness programs
Multiple retirement and investment plan options
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eight weeks of paid parental leave
Military leave
Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
Flexible work schedules
Work-from-home opportunities
Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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