Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00122948	Description Activated On: 1/20/2026 8:36:30 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 provide semi-skilled work in maintenance of State Forest facilities on the Sproul State Forest and provide forest fire protection within the Sproul Forest District.

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.

State Forest Maintenance: Maintain State Forest roads by clearing culvert pipes of sediment and debris, clearing stones from roadway after road grader has cut and shaped roads, clear side ditches of debris and sediment, cut and remove brush and trees from roadsides as directed by the supervisor.

Operate stone rake pulled by tractor or pickup truck.

Maintain State Forest boundary lines and corners by painting blazed trees, witness marks and corner posts. Clear boundary lines of brush where needed.

Maintain State Forest hiking, horse, mountain biking, ATV, and snowmobile trails by painting trail markers, and removing brush and tops from surfaces using chainsaws and other hand tools.

Regeneration: Maintain woven wire deer fences. Maintain tree shelter plantings. Assist with tree planting projects.

Sign Maintenance and Preparation: Operate wood working equipment including saws, sanders, and routers to prepare and maintain routed wooden signs used on State Forest Land.

Collect weight delivery slips and account for stone deliveries on Capital Road projects.

Perform maintenance and improvements on state buildings by painting, roofing, pouring concrete and general cleaning. Mow grass with power mowers and weed eaters.

Assists the Forest Fire Supervisor/Forester with programs and fire suppression activities.

Prepare simple exhibits and visual aids for fire prevention programs.

Maintain hand tools and mechanized equipment used in extinguishing wildfire. Reduce fire hazards in the forest and in areas of high wildfire incidence. Detect wildfires from fire towers as directed by supervisor.

Extinguish and mop-up wildfires using hand tools and power water pumps designed for wildfire suppression. Communicate with other district personnel by two-way radio and inform supervisors of fire suppression progress and problems. Transcribe information of fire suppression activities and contact fire suppression personnel as directed by the fire boss of wildfires.

Safety: Understand the Safety Manual and use all safety equipment for assigned task. Functions as first responder on land searches.

Performs related work and 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.

Work is assigned by the supervisor at the beginning of the work shift. Results are checked by the supervisor.

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.	Understand oral and written orders.
2.	Prepare written reports and forms.
3.	Traverse long distances over rough terrain.
4.	Routine maintenance on equipment.
5.	Drive standard transmission.
6.	Haul 5 gal. fire pump up steep terrain.
7.	Paint state forest boundary lines.
8.	Move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
9.	Work outside in adverse weather conditions.
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