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Construction Foreman

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Centre County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-32980

Department

Fish & Boat Commission

Division

FB Cnstn

Opening Date

09/12/2025

Closing Date

10/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

90210

Position Number

00100727

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J2

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00223502

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Engineering, Construction Division

Worksite Address

595 East Rolling Ridge Drive

City

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16823

Contact Name

Scott Hobbie

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

Do you have the technical and supervisory skills and experience to excel at directing construction and reconstruction work? Do you want to help lead a team that enhances the Commonwealth's aquatic resources while providing fishing and boating opportunities? Join the PA Fish & Boat Commission’s Bureau of Engineering, Construction Division as a Construction Foreman and achieve your goals with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will supervise and participate in maintenance, repair, and construction projects on a wide range of outdoor assignments. This includes overseeing and training equipment operators, semi-skilled laborers, and laborers as well as organizing the equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to complete projects. Work also includes performing a full range of supervisory duties, in addition to operating, transporting, and maintaining light and heavy construction equipment to demolish and rebuild above and below ground structures; and excavate, grade, and haul dirt, debris, and paving materials. You will be expected to monitor and ensure that all work is performed is in compliance with trades methods, quality and efficiency standards, manufacturing guidelines, regulations, codes, and project objectives, as well as assess job sites and specifications to provide your recommendation on the feasibility of construction or reconstruction projects.

Our team will rely on you to supervise and schedule employees, review and interpret construction and engineering drawings; lay out the sequence of work, materials, and equipment; prepare and organize job sites; and review and approve completed work according to project specifications. Apply today and experience the rewards of your hard work, skill, and dedication while advancing your construction career!

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=00100727) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 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:

+ Five years experience as a lead worker or tradesman in construction work, including some experience in the operation of automotive equipment and light and heavy construction equipment; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including courses in mathematics;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

+ Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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

Additional Requirement-Do you possess a Class A 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

How many years of full-time experience as a lead worker or tradesman in construction work do you possess?

+ 5 years or more

+ 4 but less than 5 years

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ 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 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 experience in the operation of automotive equipment and light and heavy construction equipment as a lead worker or tradesman in construction work?

+ 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 post-high school training in construction?

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 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

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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov