Park Maintenance Supervisor 1

Are you a natural leader who values the great outdoors and is passionate about the preservation of the Commonwealth's state parks? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) is excited to welcome a motivated and reliable Park Maintenance Supervisor 1 to join our team at the stunning Laurel Caverns State Park. This is a fulfilling opportunity to play a key role in ensuring one of Pennsylvania's natural gems remains in pristine condition. Here, you will be the driving force behind all maintenance and construction projects, ensuring our park's buildings, roads, facilities, and grounds are in top-notch conditions for the outdoor recreationalists who visit each and every year!

As a Park Maintenance Supervisor 1, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, repairs, planning, and supervision of Laurel Caverns State Park and trails, which consist of both above ground and underground pathways. You will provide guidance and oversite for maintenance and trades positions engaged in the construction and maintenance of park facilities, and in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment. Park repairs will be closely monitored and will involve building and infrastructure inventory and demolition, inclusive of the visitor center, maintenance shed, and various other historical buildings on site. You will also supervise and maintain all ordering of park supplies and repairs for carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical needs in accordance with state contract purchasing policies and procedures. Excellent organization skills are essential, as you will be planning, scheduling, and assigning projects to employees, in addition to developing employee performance evaluations (EPRs), and participating in the grievance process as necessary.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work schedule will vary. Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week and will include a 30-minute lunch.
  • Work may be scheduled on weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience in two of the following: electrical trades, plumbing trades carpentry trades, mechanical trades, water or wastewater treatment plant operations, or 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 an active motor vehicle 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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

• 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.