3 Year Limited Term Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 - Huntingdon
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3 Year Limited Term Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 - Huntingdon
Salary
$38,515.00 - $56,646.00 Annually
Location
Huntingdon County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-33804
Department
Game Commission
Division
GC Land Mgmt Grp #1
Opening Date
09/17/2025
Closing Date
9/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
60127
Position Number
50697467
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
239441
Bureau / Division
Land Management Group 1
Worksite Address
8877 Petersburg Pike
City
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16669
Contact Name
Julie Toth
Contact Phone
717.787.7836
Contact Email
gamevacancybids@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialized equipment, and performing skilled manual tasks? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking an experienced and dependable 3 Year Limited Term Game Lands Maintenance Worker for our State Game Lands. This position allows you to utilize your specialized skill set to maintain land, facilities, infrastructure, habitat, and resource areas in order to provide opportunities for lawful hunting and trapping. If you are looking for a demanding yet fulfilling career, we have the perfect job for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will be performing semi-skilled work and assisting with other essential duties. For example, you will assist with the maintenance, repair, and construction of bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, posting signs, ranges, and more. You will also have the opportunity to assist with mowing, habitat management, and other duties as needed.
This is the perfect job for you to continue developing skills in the construction trades, as well as expand your knowledge and understanding of the agency's wildlife habitat program!
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=50697467)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
3 Year Limited Term, Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. AWS (alternate work schedule) may apply.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment; or
One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment;or
One year of construction equipment operation experience;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
This position will require you to obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver's License within one year of employment in this job.
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
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. 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.
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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.
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Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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No
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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.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time laboring experience using construction tools and equipment?
Yes
No
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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 experience must also 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.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment?
Yes
No
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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 experience must also 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.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time construction equipment operation experience?
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No
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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 experience must also 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.
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Have you completed any college coursework or post-high school training in agriculture, construction, or a closely related field to those listed?
If you are claiming credits/degree/post-high school training, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s)/training 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 visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
