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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00165007 |
Description Activated On: 1/9/2026 1:02:04 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. Assists the Forest Maintenance Supervisor with maintenance, forest fire, and management activities of the assigned Quehanna Maintenance Division. Performs manual labor; operates basic equipment, tools, and/or vehicles; maintains equipment and tools, works with other staff in the performance of their duties. As needed, assistance may require temporary assignment to other Moshannon State Forest District Maintenance Divisions. |
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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. Maintenance of State Forest Facilities, equipment, and tools; operates basic equipment, tools, and/or vehicles; maintains equipment and tools, works with other staff in the performance of their duties. As needed, assistance may require temporary assignment to other Moshannon State Forest District Maintenance Divisions. A. State Forest Facilities Maintenance: Cleans, maintains, paints, and repairs State Forest Facilities including buildings, structures, boundaries, trails, equipment, tools, etc. Operates and maintains necessary tools and equipment needed to accomplish the required maintenance including light electrical and plumbing work. Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance work on equipment and tools and assists automotive mechanic when assigned. Completes safety checks and inspections of equipment and tools prior to operation. B. Road Maintenance: Operates assigned equipment and tools to maintain a smooth properly drained road surface and, clear and safe right-of-way. C. Other State Forest Operations: Assist in accordance with the requirements of this position, with other operations such as, snowmobile trail grooming, snow removal, facility security and protection, and the delivery of supplies and equipment. Forest and Wildlife Management activities such as plantings, seeding, pruning and cutting, etc. are also required, as assigned, to individuals holding this position. 2. Forest Fire Activities: Assist in the prevention, control, and suppression of forest fires. A. Responds to fire calls as needed. B. Acts as assigned in fire suppression situations. C. Assist as needed in Fire Prevention Programming. D. Guides fire crews, as assigned and qualified, as a lead worker E. Assists in the implementation of controlled burns for the purpose of fuel reduction and, forest and wildlife management. F. Climbs and operates a District Fire Tower for early fire detection as assigned. G. Assists with maintenance and operation of equipment and tools used in controlling forest fires. 3. Miscellaneous: To accomplish the requirements of this position, the following items apply. A. Attend as assigned meetings, trainings, and workshops conducted for the benefit of bureau employees. B. Keep updated on new district and bureau policies and procedures as identified by the Forest Maintenance Supervisor, Forest Assistant Manager, or Forest District Manager. C. Assist other bureau employees in the accomplishment of assigned projects necessary for the maintenance and safety of State Forest operations (e.g. surveying, gate installation, carpentry, building demolition, etc.) D. Maintain and provide an active home or cell telephone number for emergency work. E. This list is not inclusive of all possible job assignments. Other job tasks and assignments will be completed as directed. |
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 with general instructions on a project basis, daily or weekly, by the Forest Maintenance Supervisor, Forest Assistant Managers, and/or Forest District Manager. Employees are to proceed independently or as a work unit, as identified in the instructions. Initiative should be taken by the assigned lead worker to accomplish the project within the assigned timeframe. Project progress shall be reported to the Forest Maintenance Supervisor, Forest Assistant Manager, or Forest District Manager, as identified in the instructions |
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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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