Semi Skilled Laborer (Seasonal) Buchanan Forest District

Do you enjoy working in the outdoors? Then join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's (DCNR) Buchanan Forest District and assist with the maintenance of Forest District facilities, boundaries, trails and equipment. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth!

As a Semi-Skilled Laborer, you will provide semi skilled manual work in the construction and maintenance of District facilities, roads and trails, to enhance the experiences of all forest users in the Buchanan Forest District.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

• Seasonal full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• This is a seasonal, full-time position WITHOUT benefits. The season runs from approximately March until November at which time the employee is placed on leave without pay.
• 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.
• Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• 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.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• You may be disqualified.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• 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).
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• 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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.