Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Tiadaghton Forest District, Lycoming County

As a Forest Maintenance Worker with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will be part of a team that keeps the Tiadaghton Forest District safe, clean, and ready for public use. This position lets you develop practical skills while supporting forest operations, recreation areas, and wildlife habitats. You will play a key role in caring for forest roads, equipment, and facilities. This job is perfect for someone who enjoys working with their hands and making a visible difference in the outdoors.

This position supports forest maintenance, recreation, fire control, and operational needs across the Tiadaghton Forest District. As a Forest Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Maintenance: Clean and repair forest buildings, structures, trails, and equipment
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and machinery for forest and road upkeep
• Road Upkeep: Maintain road surfaces and right-of-way areas to ensure safe travel conditions
• Forest Tasks: Assist with planting, pruning, and other activities that support forest and wildlife management
• Fire Response: Support fire prevention, suppression efforts, and controlled burn activities as assigned
• General Support: Help with additional forest operations including snow removal, supply delivery, and facility protection

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026, until November 2026, at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
  

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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).
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.