Forest Maintenance Supervisor - Tioga State Forest, Tioga County

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking for a Forest Maintenance Supervisor who enjoys leading teams and working outdoors. In this role, you will guide maintenance efforts, support forest fire response, and ensure facilities and roads remain safe and functional. You will help staff learn new skills while contributing to the overall health of Tioga State Forest. This position offers meaningful work that strengthens public access and protects valuable natural resources. This role supports the Ansonia South Division by supervising crews, maintaining forest infrastructure, and ensuring safe work practices. Your work will help protect natural resources and support positive experiences for forest visitors. As a Forest Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform the following duties: Crew Supervision: Lead and assist staff in maintaining roads, boundaries, buildings, and equipment Emergency Response: Support forest fire suppression efforts and assist with searches and other emergencies Safety Oversight: Ensure safe work sites, proper equipment use, and compliance with safety standards Administrative Tasks: Plan work, manage staff performance, handle records, and coordinate supplies Public Interaction: Provide information, assistance, and support for forest users and public programs Work Schedule and Additional Information Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch This position requires travel This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS) Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements Four years of semi‑skilled maintenance or construction experience which includes one year in the operation of small and medium size construction or agricultural equipment; or An equivalent combination of experience and training Special Requirements This position requires possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's license (CDL) Other Requirements You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines You must be able to perform essential job functions Legal Requirements A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening How to Apply Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education) If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information Veterans Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals) If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam) Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions Your score is valid for this specific posting only You must provide complete and accurate information or: Your score may be lower than deserved You may be disqualified You may only apply/test once for this posting Your results will be provided via email #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvani