Reference #: 4489457 THE POSITION

Do you thrive in a role that involves staying active outdoors while contributing to an organization that promotes fishing and boating in Pennsylvania's abundant waterways? Are you adept at troubleshooting and hands-on tasks that require physical labor? If so, this position could be an ideal fit for you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This temporary position is currently allocated for 17 pay periods (equivalent to 34 weeks) within each fiscal year. These seasonal roles play a crucial role in guaranteeing that maintenance areas have the necessary workforce to uphold the facilities in their respective regions during the peak months of the year. The maintenance of access areas is vital in ensuring that accesses and ramps are secure for public use.

Moreover, this specific role will enable teams of two individuals to work together, ensuring that no one is left to work alone and that all tasks assigned to them can be completed safely. These tasks include activities such as mowing access areas, maintaining dam breasts, installing docks, putting up signage, weed eating, picking up litter, and carrying out minor maintenance repairs on dams and spillways.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Seasonal, full-time employment

This position does not receive medical benefits. Paid time off accrues after working 750 regular (non-overtime) hours in each calendar year.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

There may be occasional travel, overnights, weekend, evening, holiday, or overtime work.

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.

Conditions of Employment:

You must possess a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

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).

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.

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 equa 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.

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