Wildlife Maintenance Propagator Jobs

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking an experienced and dependable Wildlife Maintenance Propagator. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, the Pennsylvania Game Commission could be the place for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A Wildlife Maintenance Propagator has many duties on the game farm that vary day to day. Some of these duties include but are not limited to farming, welding, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. You will assist in the raising and care of pheasants to be released to the sportsmen and sportswomen of Pennsylvania.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Shift work required during the brooding season.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• Six months propagation experience working at a breeding facility that produces a minimum of 1000 game birds, which includes skilled maintenance and trades work utilized in building construction and equipment maintenance and operation.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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).
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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

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

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