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Estimated Pay $24 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania

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THE POSITION

Do you enjoy working outdoors and prefer a hands-on approach to your job? Then join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Cowans Gap State Park and provide skilled work in the maintenance of park roads, trails and facilities. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The responsibilities of this role include performing both light and heavy manual labor tasks to maintain the operations of Cowans Gap State Park Complex and its outdoor recreational areas. The employee in this position may work independently or assist a skilled worker, utilizing a wide range of construction and maintenance equipment and tools to complete various tasks. These tasks often require the application of skills learned through on-the-job experience.

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 without benefits
  • The season runs from approximately March until November at which time the employee is placed on leave without pay.
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch
  • This position is part of a 7day/week operation where weekend and holiday work will be required.
  • 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:

  • 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 a 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.
  • 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.


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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.


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 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.