Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 - Clarion County

Davita Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a motivated Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to manage and protect wildlife habitats in Clarion County. This outdoor position involves semi-skilled work in maintenance, repair, and habitat management, offering an enriching experience for those looking to enhance their skills in conservation and land management.

Qualifications

• One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment.
• One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and construction of outdoor facilities.
• Assist with habitat management tasks and recreational trails.
• Conduct nursery production for wildlife food enhancement.

Skills

Laboring

Farming

Construction Equipment Operation

Education

Active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license

Class A Commercial Driver's License

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a career where you get to spend your day outside performing semi-skilled work? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking an experienced and dependable Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 for the State Game Lands in Clarion County. Join us in our mission to manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations. If you are interested in a profession that is both challenging and fulfilling, this could be the position 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 pruning and releasing of fruit and nut trees, shrubs, and vines for wildlife food enhancement.

This is the perfect job for someone who is motivated to continue developing skills in the construction trade and wants to expand their knowledge and understanding of the agency's wildlife habitat program!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

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.