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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00017746 |
Description Activated On: 9/24/2026 12:45:46 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Mission Statement: This position is a 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 in directing, supervising and actively participating in the maintenance and construction of roads, trails, facilities, equipment, and any infrastructure within Forest District 19 and also assisting with wildfire suppression duties within Forest District 19. Goal: To supervise the personnel and operations at the Snow Hill Maintenance Headquarters so that all projects are completed effectively and efficiently. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Supervises and participates in the maintenance and trades position engaged in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, and in the construction and maintenance of state forest roads, trails, facilities and infrastructure. Supervision involves instructing employees on work to be performed, proper methods, and proper techniques required to complete any or all work assignments. Supervision involves the interpretation of work assignments, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing forest maintenance and construction activities. Performs the evaluation of project necessities and makes recommendations to District Management. Plans, organizes, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes standards to measure subordinates performance, discusses performance standards with subordinates, evaluates subordinates performance, prepares and signs performance evaluation reports, and discusses reports with subordinates. Receives grievances and complaints, conducts investigations into causes and conditions, discusses with employees, and resolves or recommends solutions to grievances or complaints. Interviews prospective employees and recommends employee selection or ranks applicants in terms of preferability for employment. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests from subordinates. Interprets contractual and administrative rights and obligations for employees and ensures work environment or process conforms to contractual obligations. Demonstrates proper methods and techniques for performing the work to subordinates, discusses safety precautions and hazards with subordinates, and ensures safety procedures are followed. Prepares rough sketches, drawings, or diagrams for projects; determines the needs in terms of manpower, equipment, and supplies; and notifies supervisor of requirements to complete projects. Ensures time sheets for subordinates indicating time worked, leave taken, overtime worked, and activities performed are completed and accurate. Issues and collects fees for forest product permits such as fuelwood. Prepares or reviews automotive equipment reports, heavy equipment logs, and ensures they are complete and accurate. Prepares reports on forest maintenance activities as required. Prepares cost estimates for maintenance of minor construction activities. Obtains bids for contractual services, and recommends appropriate vendors based upon knowledge of required services. Plan, Implement, and Conduct wildfire control, suppression activities, assist with prescribed fire activities, maintain standards and positions as described in the standards and grandfathering established by the Prescribed Fire Council and according to Bureau of Forestry Policies and Procedures. Supervises fire fighting activities during district fire emergencies. Serves as a Forest Officer patrolling and protecting State Forest Land. Serve as Search Responder to assist with the planning and implementation of search operations. Operates a motor vehicle to travel to various work sites. Protect watershed values within the Delaware State Forest. Protect unique flora and fauna, geologic formations, and archeological features on the Delaware State Forest. Oath and Duties of Pennsylvania Forest Fire Warden. Other Duties as assigned. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Decision making required for principles, methods, and techniques utilized in the maintenance and construction of forest roads, trails, bridges, structures, equipment, and all infrastructure within the Delaware State Forest. Decision making required for activities in accordance to our State Forest Resource Plan. Decision making required for planning and conducting wildfire control and suppression activities as needed. Decision making required for utilizing various methods and equipment to complete various tasks in a safe and efficient manner. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. Pennsylvania Forest Fire Warden 3. State Forest Officer 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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