Reference #: 4489498Closing Date5/11/2024 11:59 PM EasternTHE POSITION
Are you an experienced and reliable Game Lands Maintenance Worker? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is currently on the lookout for someone just like you to join our team and work in our State Game Lands. If you're seeking a career that is both challenging and rewarding, then look no further! The Pennsylvania Game Commission offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about wildlife conservation and enjoy working in the great outdoors. Join us and be a part of our mission to protect and preserve Pennsylvania's natural resources.DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The role of a Game Land Maintenance Worker 1 involves carrying out semi-skilled tasks and providing assistance in various other responsibilities. In this particular position, you will be involved in tasks such as aiding in the maintenance, repair, and construction of bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, posting signs, ranges, and various other facilities. Additionally, you will also be required to assist in mowing, habitat management, and any other duties that may be necessary for the smooth functioning of the game land.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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.
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%20Info/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 employ r 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.
