Game Lands Maintenance Supervisor - State of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION

Are you interested in advancing your career into a leadership role? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is actively searching for a Game Lands Maintenance Supervisor. This position oversees and supervises the construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, and game land management areas to develop new and/or maintain wildlife habitat areas on State Game Lands and private lands. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, the Pennsylvania Game Commission could be the place for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Game Lands Maintenance Supervisor, you will be required to utilize a Commercial Driver's License in the operation of motorized equipment. In this role, you will be leading Game Land Maintenance Workers Is, Maintenance Workers IIs, volunteers, and other assigned employees or personnel in the construction, maintenance, use of equipment, and techniques for maintaining and enhancing State Game Lands and other lands under lease. This includes construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, and game land management areas. You will have the opportunity to supervise, lead, instruct, and perform wildlife habitat work to include:

* Border cuts

* Browse cuts

* Hedgerow and shrub pruning and mowing

* Fruit tree pruning and daylighting

* Timber stand improvement cuts

* Seedling planting and distribution

* Other forest habitat management

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment.

* Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

* 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

* Graduation from high school or equivalency, and four years of maintenance and wildlife habitat development as a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 2, including one year of experience operating equipment such as bulldozers, graders and various combinations of trucks, trailers, tractors and related farm machinery and equipment; or

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills and Abilities.

Special Requirement:

* This position requires possession of a valid commercial driver's license which is not under suspension.

Additional Requirement:

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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).

* 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.

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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

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* Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License which is not under suspension?

* Yes

* No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 2 for four or more years full-time, including one year of experience operating equipment such as bulldozers, graders and various combinations of trucks, trailers, tractors and related farm machinery and equipment?

* Yes

* No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time maintenance and wildlife habitat development experience do you possess?

* 4 years or more

* 3 but less than 4 years

* 2 but less than 3 years

* 1 but less than 2 years

* Less than 1 year

* None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience operating equipment such as bulldozers, graders and various combinations of trucks, trailers, tractors and related farm machinery and equipment?

* Yes

* No

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

Have you completed any post-high school training or college coursework in maintenance and wildlife habitat development?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer Yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

* Yes

* No

Required Question

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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