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3 Year Limited Term - Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Salary

$37,660.00 - $55,394.00 Annually

Location

McKean County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-20143

Department

Game Commission

Division

GC Land Mgmt Grp #1

Opening Date

05/16/2025

Closing Date

5/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

60127

Position Number

50697387

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00239341

Bureau / Division

GC Land Mgmt Group #1

Worksite Address

1982 Lindholm Road

City

Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16740

Contact Name

Julie Toth

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (N-2025-20143) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 04, 2025 TO MARCH 13, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

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 p runing 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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50697387) .

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.

+ 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:

+ 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 Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.

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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

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

Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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) or post high school vocational training record 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

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov