Forest Maintenance Supervisor - Pinchot Forest District, Lackawanna

Position: Forest Maintenance Supervisor - Pinchot Forest District, Lackawanna County
THE POSITION

Are you ready to take on a leadership role that helps preserve some of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful natural areas? As a Forest Maintenance Supervisor with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), you will oversee vital maintenance projects that support safe roads, quality trails, and healthy forest environments. You will lead staff, plan important assignments, and help protect natural resources throughout the district.

DESCRIPTION

OF WORK

This position oversees maintenance and construction activities across the Pinchot Forest District, including work on roads, trails, facilities, equipment, and other infrastructure. Your work will also focus on wildfire suppression efforts and ensure safe, well-organized operations. As a Forest Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision:
  Direct maintenance employees and provide instruction on proper methods, safety procedures, and work techniques
• Work Planning:
  Organize and assign maintenance tasks based on district goals and project needs
• Project Evaluation:
  Review maintenance activities, assess project progress, and offer recommendations to management
• Performance Management:
  Set work standards, evaluate employee performance, and complete required reports
• Resource Management:
  Determine material, equipment, and supply needs and prepare purchase requests
• Safety Oversight:
  Ensure safe work practices and discuss hazards and precautions with employees

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel will be required for daily use of the state vehicles, trainings, and meetings.
• Occasional overtime will be required as necessary.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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

• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License.

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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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…