Carpenter 1 (Seasonal) - Ohiopyle State Park
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Carpenter 1 (Seasonal) - Ohiopyle State Park
Salary
$20.80 - $31.04 Hourly
Location
Fayette County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-32227-94010
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Ohiopyle St Prk
Opening Date
08/25/2025
Closing Date
9/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
94010
Position Number
00062080
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
00386211
Bureau / Division
CN Ohiopyle State Park
Worksite Address
171 Dinnerbell Road
City
Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15470
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
Ra-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help maintain the buildings and grounds at a busy and popular recreation area? Do you have solid construction and maintenance experience? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Ohiopyle State Park is seeking a motivated and reliable seasonal Carpenter 1. If you want to ensure our staff and visitors have a safe and enjoyable place to work and recreate, then we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Carpenter 1, you will complete skilled work in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, and maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials. You will perform general carpentry to repair and maintain all park buildings and construct wooden decks, ramps, steps, handrails, and fences. You will also repair ro ofing, walls, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and signs. This role requires working with minimal supervision and the ability to determine the appropriate materials and procedures needed to efficiently complete assignments. In addition, you will assist with other trades tasks as necessary and remove snow using shovels, blowers, and a variety of plowing equipment.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00062080) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Seasonal, full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025, at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay.
The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately in March 2026.
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work five shifts per week, including holidays, evenings. and weekends as needed.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program ( Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Three years of experience in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
You must be in possession of an active motor vehicle license that is not under suspension.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Building Trades Trainee program?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
07
Have you successfully completed a three-year high school vo-tec training program in construction, construction technology, or carpentry?
If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
08
Have you successfully completed a two-year post-secondary technical training program in construction, construction technology, or carpentry? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
09
How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed in construction, construction technology, architecture, or structural engineering? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
90 credits or more
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
10
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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SECTION 1
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the box to the left of each item you have constructed, installed, repaired, rebuilt and/or replaced. If you have no experience with an item, select none.
DEFINITIONS
Constructmeans to measure, cut, fasten and assemble building components from raw materials and lumber rather than purchasing pre-cut or pre-assembled components.
Installmeans to prepare an area and attach a building component which may either be purchased as a pre-assembly or constructed from raw materials on site.
Repair, Rebuild and Replacemeans to remove a broken or faulty component of an assembly, construct or purchase a replacement part and reattach it to the assembly to restore its use.
Automatic Door Closers
Bearing Wall Sections
Cabinetry
Chimney Framing
Doors
Door Frames
Flashing
Floor Tile
Gable Roof Framework
Hip Roof Framework
Laminated Counter Tops
Linoleum Flooring
Railings and Banisters
Stair Well Framing
Stairway Stringers
Steel Studding
Sub-Flooring
Unequal Intersecting Angle Baseboard
Wall Paneling
Windows
Window Framing
Wood Furniture
None
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SECTION 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the box to the left of each construction technique you have used. If you have no experience with a construction technique, select none.
Bridging
Doweling
Framing Joist around Girders or Beams
Lap Joint
Install Furring Strips to Masonry and Concrete Walls
Stagger Joints
None
13
SECTION 3
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the box to the left of each tool you have used. If you have no experience with a tool, select none.
Band Saw
Bayonet Saw
Belt Sander
Bench Grinder
Builders Transit and Level
Carpenters Level
Circular Saw
Framing Square
Hand Electric/Rechargeable Drill
Mortise Machine
Plumb Bob
Power Actuated Tool
Radial Arm Saw
Saber Saw
Stair Gauges
Table Saw
Veneer Trimmer
None
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SECTION 4
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the box to the left of the statement that best describes your training or experience inestimating labor, time and materialsassociated with the carpentry trade.
A. I have more than 1 year of experience estimating labor, time and materials associated with the carpentry trade.
B. I have between 6 months and 1 year of experience estimating labor, time and materials associated with the carpentry trade.
C. I have training in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the carpentry trade.
D. I have NO training or experience in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the carpentry trade.
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SECTION 5
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the box to the left of the statement that best describes your training or experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the carpentry trade.
A. I have more than 1 year of experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the carpentry trade.
B. I have between 6 months and 1 year of experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the carpentry trade.
C. I have training in the use of construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the carpentry trade.
D. I have NO training or experience in the use of construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the carpentry trade.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
