Forest Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) - Tioga Forest District, Tioga County

If you are enthusiastic about spending time in nature and excel in practical, hands-on tasks, you should explore the opportunity to join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining district roads, trails, and facilities, which directly supports the conservation of our beautiful natural environments. This position not only provides the fulfilling experience of serving the community but also paves the way for personal growth and numerous career advancement possibilities within the organization. Embrace the chance to make a difference while developing your skills in a dynamic outdoor setting.

In this role, your duties will include the operation of motor vehicles, light machinery, and both hand and power tools to perform routine maintenance and various assigned projects related to the upkeep of Forest District 16's roads, trails, boundary lines, bridges, buildings, picnic areas, gate barriers, and informational signage. It is essential that all equipment and tools are utilized safely and efficiently, adhering to established safety standards. Additionally, your responsibilities will also involve manual labor, which includes painting boundary lines, cleaning culverts, headwalls, and ditches, cutting brush, and picking stones along roads, as well as on the Pine Creek Trail, performing structural repairs and new construction, and engaging in wildfire suppression efforts.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position WITHOUT benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which the employee is placed on leave without pay.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday - Wednesday; 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Thursday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require travel and overtime as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position will require possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.