Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1
: Job Details :

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy working outdoors? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking an experienced and dependable Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to work in our State Game Lands. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career the Pennsylvania Game Commission could be the place for you! Join us in our mission to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 performs semi-skilled work and assists with other duties. For example, in this position you will assist with maintenance, repair, and construction of bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, posting signs, ranges, and more. This position will also require you to assist with mowing, habitat management, and other duties as needed.

Share your specialized skills and talents with our dedicated team!

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, 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:

* This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

* This position requires the selected candidate to obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver's License within one year of employment in this job.

Additional Requirement:

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

* Willingness to commute or relocate to Dunbar, PA, Fayette County for work

* Experience in wildlife habitat management

* Experience in agricultural practices using and maintaining tools and equipment

* Experience in the labor and construction industry using and maintaining tools and equipment

* Ability to traverse all types of terrains and work in all types of weather conditions

* 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 ...@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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!

See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.

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

Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

* Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a current 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

Do you possess one or more years of full-time laboring experience using construction tools 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

Do you possess one or more years of full-time farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment?

* Yes

* No

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 construction equipment operation experience?

* 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 college coursework or post-high school training in agriculture, construction, or a closely related field to those listed?

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

10

Preferred Qualification: - This position is in Dunbar, PA - Fayette County. Are you willing to commute or relocate to work at this location?

* Yes

* No

11

Preferred Qualification: Do you have 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?

* Yes

* No

12

Preferred Qualification: - Do you have any experience in agricultural practices using tools and equipment?

* Yes

* No

13

Preferred Qualification: - If YES, Do you have experience maintaining such tools and equipment?

* Yes

* No

14

Preferred Qualification: - Do you have any experience in the labor and construction industry using tools and equipment?

* Yes

* No

15

Preferred Qualification: - If YES, do you have experience maintaining such tools and equipment?

* Yes

* No

16

Preferred Qualification: Do you have the ability to traverse all types of terrains and work in all types of weather conditions?

* Yes

* No

17

Preferred Qualification: Do you possess a valid Commercial Drivers license?

* Yes

* No

18

Preferred Qualification: - If you answered No to the above question, will there be any issue obtaining a CDL?

* Yes

* No

19

Preferred Qualification - Do you have any other credentials, certifications, or licenses that you feel that may of benefit to you in this position?

* Yes

* No

Required Question

Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website