The Delaware Forest District is on the lookout for a committed and talented professional to fill the role of Forest Maintenance Supervisor. This position within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) presents a remarkable opportunity to lead and elevate our forest management initiatives. As part of our dedicated team, you will be instrumental in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, as well as the construction of forest roads and facilities. If you have a passion for forest management and a desire to make a meaningful impact, apply today!
This Forest Maintenance Supervisor position in Forest District 19, serving the counties of Pike and Monroe. The primary duty of this position is to provide services to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by directing, supervising, and actively participating in the maintenance and construction of roads, trails, facilities, equipment, and any infrastructure within Forest District 19, as well as assisting with wildfire suppression duties.
This Forest Maintenance Supervisor position in Forest District 19, serving the counties of Pike and Monroe. The primary duty of this position is to provide services to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by directing, supervising, and actively participating in the maintenance and construction of roads, trails, facilities, equipment, and any infrastructure within Forest District 19, as well as assisting with wildfire suppression duties.
- Work Crew Leadership: Guide maintenance and trades staff in operating, maintaining, repairing, and improving forest roads, trails, facilities, and equipment
- Project Planning: Organize schedules, assign tasks, evaluate project needs, and recommend resources required to complete work
- Employee Oversight: Review performance, address workplace concerns, approve leave requests, and support employee development
- Safety And Training: Demonstrate proper work methods, explain hazards, and ensure safety procedures are followed at all times
- Operations Management: Prepare reports, track equipment records, estimate project costs, and coordinate contractor services when needed
- Forest Protection: Lead wildfire response efforts, protect natural resources, assist search operations, and patrol state forest lands
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.
- Work hours will be 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during spring fire season.
- Travel and occasional overtime will be required.
- 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
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 an active motor vehicle 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 submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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):
- 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.