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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00110298 |
Description Activated On: 7/24/2026 1:15:12 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. Position Purpose: Assists in raising the Loyalsock Game Farm`s quota of about 120,000 pheasants to be released for the sportsman of PA. |
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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. Duties are many and vary daily depending on what aspect of game farm operations this employee is assigned. Operations are brooding and holding a large number (140,000) of pheasants; performing maintenance on equipment used for these operations and also on Commonwealth buildings, grounds, and fleet of vehicles. Skilled trades needed to accomplish these tasks include but are not limited to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, farming, and mechanical. Participates in the raising, caring and distribution of pheasants which involves: preparing the brooder houses, i.e., cleaning and disinfecting the buildings and equipment, placing shavings on the breeder house floor; ensuring that temperature, ventilation, lighting, feed and water are properly maintained; administering medication as required via feed and water; observing the behavior of the birds during all phases of their development to determine that all environmental factors are properly maintained; sexing and beak-trimming the chicks before moving the birds from brooder fields to holding pens; maintaining feeders and water lines; removing dead birds from the brooder houses and holding pens; catching birds and placing the birds into shipping crates for distribution to designated areas for release. Performs electrical work on building(s) and facilities: such as installing and/or replacing fuses, wiring, switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures and heating units; using various hand tools. Performs carpentry/construction work: such as erecting walls, erecting and repairing roofs; framing and hanging doors; installing siding; framing and installing windows; installing spouting; constructing/repairing shipping crates; painting; fabricating and installing metal gates, posts and fences; repairing netting; using planers, circular saws, radial/table saws, squares, hammers, paint bushes, welders, cutting torches, post pounders, shovels, and various hand tools, etc. Performs plumbing work which involves installing water lines; cutting and threading pipe; sweating copper joints; and replacing packing in valves; using welders, pipe cutters/wrenches, shovels, etc. Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on automotive/mechanical equipment, i.e. trucks, tractors, backhoes, bulldozers, mowers, chainsaws, plows, etc., which involves changing oil, antifreeze, filters, batteries, and plugs; lubricating equipment; replacing exhaust systems; adjusting/replacing brakes; and welding damaged parts; using welders and various hand tools. Lead Game Farm Workers during daily operations and maintain daily records. Performs all other duties 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: An employee in this class may serve as a lead worker of seasonal Game Farm Workers. Employee receives general supervision and work is carried out using independent judgment concerning procedure, tools, equipment and materials. |
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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. 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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