Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00075967	Description Activated On: 3/18/2026 11:49:58 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.

The purpose of this position is to protect forest resources and maintain State Forest facilities within the Rauchtown Maintenance Division within the Tiadaghton State Forest.

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.

Assists in the maintenance of state forest facilities including roads, trails, bridges, buildings by cleaning culverts, and cutting trees/brush. Perform associated construction and maintenance work using the necessary tools and equipment.

Employee performs preventive maintenance and make minor repairs to the tool and equipment used in the work.

Assist in the maintenance of state forest boundary lines and signs by installing posts and markers, repainting marked trees and cutting vegetation.

Assists in maintaining the security and integrity of state forest land by installing signs and gates, removal of litter, and reducing hazards to state forest visitors.

Assist in the suppression of forest fires by removing vegetation, patrolling fire lines and operating portable pumps.

Employee may operate a farm-type tractor or similar equipment to maintain state forest facilities and grounds.

Employee receives written or oral instruction and work is checked by inspection during progress and upon completion.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by the supervisors.

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.

Employee is assigned tasks and work projects verbally and occasionally by written note. Work is reviewed periodically. All are given program area objectives. Employee is permitted some discretion in developing work program to accomplish the specific objectives.

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.   N/A

3.   N/A

4.   N/A

5.   N/A

6.   N/A

Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Ability to operate and/or utilize lawn care and snow removal equipment.
2.	Ability to negotiate difficult/rough terrain.
3.	Ability to use and maintain the tools and equipment of the trades involved.
4.	Communicate with co-workers/public.
5.	Prepare/maintain data records.
6.	Ability to lift and move heavy objects over 50 pounds.
7.	Understand/follow written/verbal instructions.
8.	Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
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