Forest Maintenance Supervisor - Tioga State Forest, Tioga County
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Forest Maintenance Supervisor - Tioga State Forest, Tioga County
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Tioga County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-52102-54120
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Fors Dstr #16
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
54120
Position Number
00105915
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J2
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00388116
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Forestry, Forest District 16
Worksite Address
2905 Colton Road
City
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16901
Contact Name
Kassandra Schuyler
Contact Email
kschuyler@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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
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=00105915) .
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 (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 Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A con ditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
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.
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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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 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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Special Requirement- Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License which is not under suspension?
Yes
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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How many years of full-time semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience do you possess?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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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 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.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience in the operation of small and medium size construction or agricultural 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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Have you completed college coursework in plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, electrician, carpentry, welding, building automation systems, construction and related fields, or construction equipment operations?
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 answer 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
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Have you completed any post-high school training in plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, electrician, carpentry, welding, building automation systems, construction and related fields, or construction equipment operations?
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 answer 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
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Have you successfully completed a three-year high school vocational-technical training program in plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, electrician, carpentry, welding, building automation systems, construction and related fields, or construction equipment operations?
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 answer 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
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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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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Supervise and participate in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads, trails, boundary lines, picnic areas, bridges, state forest water and sewage treatment systems, buildings and structures, wells, and other facilities. Lead and perform activities such as: grading and smoothing road surfaces and recreational trails, installing culverts and gravel, removing brush and debris, plowing snow, repairing water and sewage lines, building forms and pouring concrete, constructing walls and fences, installing siding, replacing roofs and shingles, and painting.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience SUPERVISING employees in the maintenance, repair, and construction of various roads, trails, water or sewage treatment systems, buildings or structures, etc., and LEADING them in performing activities such as: grading and smoothing road surfaces and recreational trails, installing culverts and gravel, removing brush and debris, plowing snow, repairing water and sewage lines, building forms and pouring concrete, constructing walls and fences, installing siding, replacing roofs and shingles, or painting.
B. I have experience CONDUCTING the maintenance, repair, and construction of various roads, trails, water or sewage treatment systems, buildings or structures, etc. by performing activities such as: grading and smoothing road surfaces and recreational trails, installing culverts and gravel, removing brush and debris, plowing snow, repairing water and sewage lines, building forms and pouring concrete, constructing walls and fences, installing siding, replacing roofs and shingles, or painting.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as forest management, forest technology, park planning, or park management.
D. I have no experience or training 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience supervising/leading employees in maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
Your experience conducting maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
The specific activities you performed and 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(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - SUPERVISE EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Supervise and oversee the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment used in the construction and repair of roads, trails, boundary lines, picnic areas, bridges, buildings and other facilities. Oversee the operation of machinery such as graders, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, chainsaws, mowers, brush hogs, plows, power and hand tools, and painting equipment.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience SUPERVISING and OVERSEEING the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment used in the construction and repair of roads, trails, buildings, etc. such as graders, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, chainsaws, mowers, brush hogs, plows, power and hand tools, or painting equipment.
B. I have experience operating and maintaining a variety of equipment used in the construction and repair of roads, trails, buildings, etc. such as graders, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, dump trucks, chainsaws, mowers, brush hogs, plows, power and hand tools, or painting equipment.
C. I have graduated from a vocational or post-secondary training program where I learned to operate heavy equipment.
D. I have no experience or training 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience supervising/overseeing equipment operation and maintenance.
Your experience conducting equipment operation and maintenance.
The @type of equipment you operated and your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the training program, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The Training Source
The Course Title(s)
The Credits/Clock Hours You Earned
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DETERMINE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND COSTS
Prepare rough sketches, drawings, or diagrams for projects; determine project requirements such as equipment, manpower, supplies, and completion time needs; and notify supervisor of requirements to complete projects. Prepare cost estimates, acquire contractor bids for contractual services, recommend appropriate vendors based upon knowledge of required services, and place orders for equipment, parts, and raw materials.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing rough sketches, drawings, or diagrams for projects; determining project requirements such as equipment, manpower, supplies, and completion time needs; preparing cost estimates; acquiring contractor bids; recommending vendors; and placing orders for equipment, parts, and raw materials.
B. I have experience preparing rough sketches, drawings, or diagrams for projects; and placing orders for equipment, parts, or raw materials.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as cost estimation or budgeting.
D. I have no experience or training 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience preparing rough sketches, drawings, or diagrams for projects.
Your experience determining project requirements such as equipment, manpower, or supplies.
Your experience preparing cost estimates, acquiring contractor bids, and recommending vendors.
Your experience placing orders for equipment, parts, or raw materials.
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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(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SAFETY PROCEDURES AND TRAINING
Conduct periodic safety training for employees and complete injury/accident reports as needed. Demonstrate proper methods and techniques for performing the work to subordinates, discuss safety precautions and hazards with subordinates, and ensure safety procedures are followed.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience conducting safety training for employees; demonstrating proper methods and techniques for performing work to subordinates; discussing safety precautions and hazards; ensuring safety procedures are followed; and completing injury/accident reports as needed.
B. I have experience conducting safety training for employees; and completing injury/accident reports as needed.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as oral communication, etc.; OR I have training related to this work behavior in equipment safety, etc.
D. I have no experience or training 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience demonstrating proper work methods and techniques and ensuring procedures are followed.
Your experience discussing safety precautions and hazards.
Your experience conducting safety training.
Your experience completing injury/accident reports.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to training or college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
