What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3 Year Limited Term Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking an experienced and dependable Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to provide valuable upkeep and preservation services within our beautiful state game lands. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can showcase your skill set, the Pennsylvania Game Commission could be the place for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform semi-skilled duties and assist with various tasks such as the maintenance, repair, and construction of bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, posting signs, ranges, and more. This position assists with equipment maintenance, signage, and surveying new game land tracts. You will also assist with a multitude of habitat management tasks and complete mowing duties to include border cuts and access trail maintenance for outdoor recreationalists. Additional duties may include nursery production through the securing of seeds, and the pruning and releasing of fruit and nut trees, shrubs, and vines for wildlife food enhancement.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Temporary full-time employment, 40 hours/week.
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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:
- One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment; or
- One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment; or
- One year of construction equipment operation experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- You must possess an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
- You are required to obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment in this job.
Additional Requirements:
- You must live in or be willing and able to commute to Kittanning, Armstrong County, PA for work.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Experience with agricultural, labor, or construction practices and tools
- Professional or personal experience in wildlife habitat management including producing food plots, improving or maintaining existing habitat to benefit wildlife by using tools and/ or equipment
- Ability to traverse all types of terrains and work in all types of weather conditions
- Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 pounds
- Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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 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.
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