Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support habitat development and outdoor maintenance on state game lands. You will operate equipment, fix structures, and assist with habitat projects and controlled burns.

The role emphasizes hands-on outdoor work, safety, and dedication to conservation and wildlife management on public lands in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment.
• One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment.
• One year of construction equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Habitat maintenance: Develop habitat areas, maintain openings, and use tools to improve wildlife habitat.
• Equipment operation: Operate or assist with operating heavy equipment and tools for construction and land management.
• Trail and access work: Build and maintain parking areas, trails, gates, and public access routes on game lands.
• Environmental tasks: Assist with prescribed burns, herbicide work, and snow removal activities as needed.
• Boundary and signage: Maintain boundary lines, post informational signs, and help survey land tracts.
• Wildlife support: Assist wildlife officers with wildlife-related duties.

Skills

Laboring experience

Farming experience

Construction equipment operation

Job description

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for a hardworking Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 who enjoys being outdoors. In this job, you will help build and take care of Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. You will have the opportunity to operate equipment, fix and maintain structures, work on habitat projects, and assist with controlled burns. If you like hands-on work, take pride in doing a good job, and want a career that supports conservation and nature, this role is a great fit for you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will help maintain state game lands by supporting construction, habitat work, equipment use, and outdoor maintenance activities. You will play an important role in keeping public access areas safe and improving habitat for wildlife. As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Habitat Maintenance: Develop habitat areas, maintain openings, and use tools such as chain saws to improve wildlife habitat
• Equipment Operation: Operate or assist with operating heavy equipment, machinery, and tools for construction and land management
• Trail and Access Work: Build and maintain parking areas, trails, gates, and public access routes on game lands
• Environmental Tasks: Assist with prescribed burns, herbicide work, and snow removal activities as needed
• Boundary and Signage: Maintain boundary lines, post informational signs, and help survey new or existing land tracts
• Wildlife Support: Assist wildlife officers with wildlife-related duties such as handling road-killed animals and supporting special management areas

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.
• 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

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.

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/eployment/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.