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Forest Maintenance Supervisor (Permanent) - Loyalsock Forest District, Sullivan County

Salary

$44,890.00 - $66,348.00 Annually

Location

Sullivan County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-24751-54120

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #20

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

5/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

54120

Position Number

00017774

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J2

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00388120

Bureau / Division

Loyalsock Forest District

Worksite Address

86 Dry Run Rd

City

Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18619

Contact Name

OA, CE Section Intake Division

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

If you have a deep passion for maintaining the health of our forests, we have an exciting opportunity for you in the breathtaking Loyalsock Forest District. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is on the lookout for a Forest Maintenance Supervisor who is dedicated to overseeing the operation, upkeep, and repair of equipment, as well as the construction of forest roads and facilities. In this role, you will cultivate a spirit of teamwork and collaboration among your team members, motivating them to support our mission to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment. If you are eager to lead initiatives that enhance the experience for all visitors to this beautiful area, we invite you to apply for this vital position within our organization.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Your primary responsibilities will include developing a seasonal maintenance plan for roads, trails, and deer exclosures, with the flexibility to adjust as conditions change. It is essential to keep detailed records of progress and completion to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of future maintenance efforts. Additionally, best management practices should be implemented as necessary for the upkeep of roads and trails. Your organizational skills will be essential as you efficiently manage the utilization of all equipment and personnel assigned to tasks within the Loyalsock State Forest District.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00017774) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Occasional overtime and travel as needed

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position

+ 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:

+ Four years of semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience which includes one year in the operation of small and medium size construction or agricultural equipment ;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

+ This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

+ This position requires possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ A conditional offer of employment will requirea drug screening.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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%20Info/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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ 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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !

See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits 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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Special Requirement- Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License?

+ 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

How many years of full-time semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience do you possess?

+ A. 4 years or more

+ B. 3 but less than 4 years

+ C. 2 but less than 3 years

+ D. 1 but less than 2 years

+ E. Less than 1 year

+ F. None

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 experiencemustalso 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 semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience in the operation of small and medium size construction or agricultural 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

Have you completed college coursework in plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, electrician, carpentry, welding, building automation systems, construction and related fields, or construction equipment operations? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

08

Have you completed any post-high school training in plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, electrician, carpentry, welding, building automation systems, construction and related fields, or construction equipment operations? If you are claiming credits/training, 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

09

Have you successfully completed a three-year high school vocational-technical training program in plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, electrician, carpentry, welding, building automation systems, construction and related fields, or construction equipment operations? If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/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 a 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

10

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Supervise and participate in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads, trails, boundary lines, picnic areas, bridges, state forest water and sewage treatment systems, buildings and structures, wells, and other facilities. Lead and perform activities such as: grading and smoothing road surfaces and recreational trails, installing culverts and gravel, removing brush and debris, plowing snow, repairing water and sewage lines, building forms and pouring concrete, constructing walls and fences, installing siding, replacing roofs and shingles, and painting.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience SUPERVISING employees in the maintenance, repair, and construction of various roads, trails, water or sewage treatment systems, buildings or structures, etc., and LEADING them in performing activities such as: grading and smoothing road surfaces and recreational trails, installing culverts and gravel, removing brush and debris, plowing snow, repairing water and sewage lines, building forms and pouring concrete, constructing walls and fences, installing siding, replacing roofs and shingles, or painting.

+ B. I have experience CONDUCTING the maintenance, repair, and construction of various roads, trails, water or sewage treatment systems, buildings or structures, etc. by performing activities such as: grading and smoothing road surfaces and recreational trails, installing culverts and gravel, removing brush and debris, plowing snow, repairing water and sewage lines, building forms and pouring concrete, constructing walls and fences, installing siding, replacing roofs and shingles, or painting.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as forest management, forest technology, park planning, or park management.

+ D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience supervising/leading employees in maintenance, repair, and construction activities.

+ Your experience conducting maintenance, repair, and construction activities.

+ The specific activities you performed and your level of responsibility.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – SUPERVISE EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Supervise and oversee the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment used in the construction and repair of roads, trails, boundary lines, picnic areas, bridges, buildings and other facilities. Oversee the operation of machinery such as graders, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, chainsaws, mowers, brush hogs, plows, power and hand tools, and painting equipment.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience SUPERVISING and OVERSEEING the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment used in the construction and repair of roads, trails, buildings, etc. such as graders, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, chainsaws, mowers, brush hogs, plows, power and hand tools, or painting equipment.

+ B. I have experience operating and maintaining a variety of equipment used in the construction and repair of roads, trails, buildings, etc. such as graders, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, chainsaws, mowers, brush hogs, plows, power and hand tools, or painting equipment.

+ C. I have graduated from a vocational or post-secondary training program where I learned to operate heavy equipment.

+ D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience supervising/overseeing equipment operation and maintenance.

+ Your experience conducting equipment operation and maintenance.

+ The type of equipment you operated and your level of responsibility.

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the training program, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The Training Source

+ The Course Title(s)

+ The Credits/Clock Hours You Earned

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – DETERMINE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND COSTS

Prepare rough sketches, drawings, or diagrams for projects; determine project requirements such as equipment, manpower, supplies, and completion time needs; and notify supervisor of requirements to complete projects. Prepare cost estimates, acquire contractor bids for contractual services, recommend appropriate vendors based upon knowledge of required services, and place orders for equipment, parts, and raw materials.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience preparing rough sketches, drawings, or diagrams for projects; determining project requirements such as equipment, manpower, supplies, and completion time needs; preparing cost estimates; acquiring contractor bids; recommending vendors; and placing orders for equipment, parts, and raw materials.

+ B. I have experience preparing rough sketches, drawings, or diagrams for projects; and placing orders for equipment, parts, or raw materials.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as cost estimation or budgeting.

+ D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience preparing rough sketches, drawings, or diagrams for projects.

+ Your experience determining project requirements such as equipment, manpower, or supplies.

+ Your experience preparing cost estimates, acquiring contractor bids, and recommending vendors.

+ Your experience placing orders for equipment, parts, or raw materials.

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – SAFETY PROCEDURES AND TRAINING

Conduct periodic safety training for employees and complete injury/accident reports as needed. Demonstrate proper methods and techniques for performing the work to subordinates, discuss safety precautions and hazards with subordinates, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience conducting safety training for employees; demonstrating proper methods and techniques for performing work to subordinates; discussing safety precautions and hazards; ensuring safety procedures are followed; and completing injury/accident reports as needed.

+ B. I have experience conducting safety training for employees; and completing injury/accident reports as needed.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as oral communication, etc.; OR I have training related to this work behavior in equipment safety, etc.

+ D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

21

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience demonstrating proper work methods and techniques and ensuring procedures are followed.

+ Your experience discussing safety precautions and hazards.

+ Your experience conducting safety training.

+ Your experience completing injury/accident reports.

22

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to training or college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ College/University/Training Source

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov