Forest Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Delaware Forest District

Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a positive impact on the environment? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Forest Maintenance Worker to help prevent and suppress wildfires in the district. This hands-on position involves working outdoors and contributing to the protection and preservation of the natural world. If you are eager to advance in your career, we encourage you to consider joining us in our mission. Help us make a difference and protect our beautiful planet!

As a Forest Maintenance Worker, you will have a diverse set of responsibilities. Your work will include assisting in fire prevention and suppression, patrolling for and investigating wildfires, and attending training courses to stay up-to-date on firefighting techniques. Additionally, you will serve as a fire tower lookout and operate firefighting vehicles such as fire engines and light trucks. You will also operate chainsaws, lawn mowers, brush saws, leaf blowers, and portable pumps. Furthermore, you will help with vehicle maintenance and repair, as well as perform tasks such as preparing and painting signs and maintaining facilities. Overall, your role will be crucial in protecting and maintaining the forests and the safety of those who use them.

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 with not health care benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. During spring fire season the work schedule will change to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Overtime may be required during fire season and as operationally necessary
• 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.

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.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

• 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.

• 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.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.