Forest Maintenance Worker; Semi Skilled Laborer; Seasonal – Moshannon Forest District, Elk

Overview

THE POSITION If you take pride in completing a job with your hands utilizing your experience in repair and maintenance trades we gave the opening for you! The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Moshannon Forest District has an immediate opportunity for a Forest Maintenance Worker to join our dynamic crew. Here you will provide skilled work in the maintenance of district roads, trails and facilities.

Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will play a vital role within our maintenance team, supporting the Forest Maintenance Supervisor in various tasks related to repair, upkeep, forest fire management, and overall operations of the Quehanna Maintenance Division. Your daily responsibilities may involve manual labor, operating basic equipment, tools, and vehicles, as well as maintaining these tools and collaborating with other team members to fulfill your duties.

Additionally, you may be temporarily assigned to assist other divisions within the Moshannon State Forest District as needed. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Work Schedule and Additional Information.

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026, through 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 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Thursday, Friday – ADO, 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• 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.

• This position requires a Class C non-commercial drivers license.

• You must meet the
• For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

Veterans

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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.
• 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 or you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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