Construction Foreman
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Construction Foreman
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Luzerne County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC-2026-39945-90210
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP BAMR Wilkes-Barre Dstr Off
Opening Date
01/14/2026
Closing Date
1/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
90210
Position Number
50653901
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J2
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00355402
Bureau / Division
Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Worksite Address
411 Plains Plaza
City
Plains, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18705
Contact Name
Rob Konowitch
Contact Email
ra-depjobs@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is on the lookout for a skilled Construction Foreman with a strong background in managing daily operations, including materials management, equipment use, and workforce distribution, all while adhering to best practices in construction and environmental care. This role is crucial for overseeing our reclamation projects that focus on restoring lands affected by abandoned mining activities. If you are passionate about contributing to sustainable reclamation efforts and making a significant difference, we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This essential position entails overseeing a team involved in the construction, renovation, and maintenance of projects related to abandoned mine reclamation and similar initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to environmental regulations while fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and effective restoration of disturbed areas. The role also includes performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment, as well as procuring necessary materials for construction tasks. Additionally, you will prepare detailed reports that outline the work completed and the associated costs.
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=50653901) .
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.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
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:
Five years experience as a lead worker or tradesman in construction work, including some experience in the operation of automotive equipment and light and heavy construction equipment; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including courses in mathematics;or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
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.
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.
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Selective Cert - Do you possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time experience as a lead worker or tradesman in construction work do you possess?
5 years or more
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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 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.
05
Do you possess experience in the operation of automotive equipment and light and heavy construction equipment as a lead worker or tradesman in construction work?
Yes
No
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 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.
07
Have you completed post-high school training in construction?
If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s)/certification 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.
Yes
No
08
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
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SUPERVISION
Performs the full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave.
A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave.
B. I have experience as a LEAD WORKER to other staff on specific projects or assignments, including providing guidance in performing work.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework/training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisor or lead work experience in a work setting.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The duties you performed as a supervisor or lead worker
Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROJECT PLANNING
Plans and implements maintenance and repair services to ensure effective and efficient operation of active and passive acid mine drainage treatment systems.
A. I have experience planning AND implementing maintenance and repair services to ensure effective and efficient operation of equipment used in construction work.
B. I have experience implementing maintenance and repair services which someone else planned to ensure effective and efficient operation of equipment used in construction work.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management or project planning and implementation.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
13
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Details regarding your experience planning and/or implementing maintenance and repair services
The @type of equipment you planned and/or implemented maintenance and repair services for
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PURCHASING
Assesses purchasing needs of maintenance and repair supplies after determining what will be required based on the work to be completed and levels of inventory on hand. Submits purchasing requests to administrative officer.
A. I have experience determining purchasing needs of maintenance and repair supplies after reviewing the work to be completed AND levels of inventory on hand.
B. I have experience determining purchasing needs of maintenance and repair supplies after reviewing on the work to be completed OR levels of inventory on hand.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to purchasing, inventory controls, or operations management.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Details regarding your experience determining purchasing needs of maintenance and repair supplies after reviewing what will be required based on the work to be completed
Details regarding your experience determining purchasing needs of maintenance and repair supplies based on levels of inventory on hand
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
