Do you enjoy working with your hands and have a knack for equipment upkeep and repair? If so, join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Sproul Forest District and provide skilled work in the maintenance of equipment, infrastructure, vehicles, and more. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!

In this role, you will assist the Forest Maintenance Supervisor with maintenance, repair, forest fire, and management activities of the assigned Cooks Run Maintenace Division. You will perform manual labor, operate basic equipment, tools, and/or vehicles. Additionally, you will maintain equipment and tools, work with other staff in the performance of their duties. As needed assistance may require temporary assignment to other Sproul State Forest District Maintenance Divisions.

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 until November 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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime: Voluntary and Mandatory for emergencies (wildland fire and search response)
• Tavel: worksite using provided vehicle.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.