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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00073359 |
Description Activated On: 4/8/2026 9:13:33 AM |
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. This position provides supervisory direction in the activities of maintenance and trades workers engaged in the maintenance, repair, and construction of state forest roads, facilities and equipment in the areas of Rothrock State Forest as assigned by the Assistant Forest Manager. Acts as an assistant to the Right to Know coordinator for the District. |
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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. Supervisory Duties 1. Supervises operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, and the construction and maintenance of forest roads and facilities. 2. Plans, organizes, schedules, and assigns work. 3. Receives grievances and complaints, conducts investigations, and resolves or recommends solutions. 4. Interviews prospective employees and recommends employee selection. 5. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Interprets contractual and administrative rights and obligations. 6. Demonstrates work techniques, discusses safety precautions and hazards, and ensures safety procedures are followed, and conducts safety training. 7. Prepares rough sketches for projects, determines the need in terms of manpower, equipment, and supplies. 8. Reviews subordinate time sheets. 9. Prepares reports on forest maintenance activities. 10. Prepares cost estimates for maintenance and minor construction activities. 11. Obtains bids for contractual services and recommends vendors. 12. Prepares, reviews, and corrects automotive equipment reports. 13. Recognizes and corrects safety hazards and unsafe work practices within the work unit, as outlined in the Bureau's safety manual. 14. Supervises temporary work program employees. 15. Supervises the maintenance of State Forest picnic areas which include latrines, pavilions, picnic tables and signs. Maintenance of State Forest Facilities 1. Plans, schedules and supervises the repair and maintenance of State forest roads, culverts and bridges. 2. Plans, schedules and supervises the periodic maintenance of state forest boundary lines. 3. Reports boundary line deficiencies, missing corners, and survey needs to Forest Assistant Manager 4. Maintains a neat, clean workshop at division headquarters. 5. Supervises the maintenance of forest recreational trails by ensuring the repainting of trail blazes, removal of windfalls and deadfalls, the construction of and maintenance of water diversion controls, and the maintenance and installation of appropriate signage 6. Serves as a State Forest Officer. 7. Supervises the maintenance of carved letter road and trail signs including sanding, staining and lettering. 8. Provides annual sign needs to Forest Assistant Manager, acquired from the Penn Nursery Wood Shop 9. Supervises the maintenance of snowmobile roads, trails, signs and parking areas. 10. Supervises the maintenance of state forest picnic areas and related facilities. 11. Supervises the maintenance of overlooks and vistas. 12. Attends trainings and meetings as required. 13. Evaluates maintenance and repair needs of District buildings and reports them to the Forest Assistant Manager. 14. Supervises District building maintenance and repairs 15. Plans, schedules, and supervises the annual cleaning of road culverts and ditches 16. Plans, schedules, and supervises the annual maintenance of the driving surface of state forest roads (unimproved dirt, improved dirt, and blacktop roads) – as District funding permits 17. Annually evaluates state forest roads and reports aggregate needs to Forest Assistant Manager 18. Annually evaluates state forest road culverts and provides replacement needs to Forest Assistant Manager 19. Plans, schedules, and supervises the installation and replacement of road culverts 20. Ensures safe and open travel on the District state forest road system and recreational trail system 21. Ensures the visibility of road and trail signs by supervising the periodic removal of vegetation and periodic maintenance or replacement 22. Plans, schedules, and supervises vegetation management along state forest road and recreational trail system 23. Schedules and supervises maintenance and repairs of district deer fences. Vehicles and Equipment 1. Ensures the proper maintenance and operation of equipment and vehicles 2. Plans and schedules major equipment repairs with the Forest Assistant Manager and the Automotive Mechanic 3. Reviews and completes monthly automotive reports 4. Maintain various maintenance records and reports on assigned equipment. 5. Communicates to Forest Assistant Manager and Automotive Mechanic vehicle and equipment repair needs 6. Requests and specs out annual vehicle and equipment needs to Forest Assistant Manager 7. Occasionally operates heavy trucks over 26,001 lbs. GVW and combinations over 10,000 lbs. when assisting equipment operators or when an equipment operator is not available. 8. Occasionally operates crawler loaders, dozers, backhoes, and other heavy equipment when assisting equipment operators or when an operator is not available Fire Protection 1. Supervises employees and fire crews in fire suppression activities. 2. Supervises employees in fire patrol and smoke chasing. 3. Assists in training employees and crews in fire suppression. 4. Conducts suppression activities on wildland fires as required hauling men, supplies and equipment, work on fire line, and mop-up work. 5. Assist in fire prevention and pre-suppression programs and activities 6. Supervises and assists with the operation, repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment 7. Assists as directed in prescribed fire activities |
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. Follows general work outline as per this position description. Work is assigned in the form of seasonal plans, projects to be completed, and assigned tasks. The supervisor exercises considerable freedom in planning, scheduling and assigning work. Work is reviewed periodically and upon completion by Forest Assistant Manager through reports, conferences and personal observation for quality, completeness and attainment of program goals and objectives. |
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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 A Commercial Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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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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