Forest Maintenance Supervisor - Tioga State Forest, Tioga County

THE POSITION

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking for a Forest Maintenance Supervisor who enjoys leading teams and working outdoors. In this role, you will guide maintenance efforts, support forest fire response, and ensure facilities and roads remain safe and functional. You will help staff learn new skills while contributing to the overall health of Tioga State Forest. This position offers meaningful work that strengthens public access and protects valuable natural resources.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the Ansonia South Division by supervising crews, maintaining forest infrastructure, and ensuring safe work practices. Your work will help protect natural resources and support positive experiences for forest visitors. As a Forest Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Supervision: Lead and assist staff in maintaining roads, boundaries, buildings, and equipment
• Emergency Response: Support forest fire suppression efforts and assist with searches and other emergencies
• Safety Oversight: Ensure safe work sites, proper equipment use, and compliance with safety standards
• Administrative Tasks: Plan work, manage staff performance, handle records, and coordinate supplies
• Public Interaction: Provide information, assistance, and support for forest users and public programs

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

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.
• This position requires travel
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• 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:

• Four years of semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience which includes one year in the operation of small and medium size construction or agricultural equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's license (CDL).

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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.
• 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):

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