Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

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Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Salary

$39,287.00 - $57,772.00 Annually

Location

Susquehanna County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-56011

Department

Game Commission

Division

GC Land Mgmt Grp #6

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

60127

Position Number

50647396

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

23954600

Bureau / Division

Land Management Group 6

Worksite Address

2364 Harmony Road

City

Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18847

Contact Name

Alyssa Mayberry

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a hardworking, outdoor-driven Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to help build, maintain, and enhance Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. Int this role, you'll operate heavy equipment, construct and repair infrastructure, manage habitat projects, assist with prescribed fires, and work across forests, fields, and rugged terrain to support healthy ecosystems and public access. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work, take pride in craftsmanship, and want a career where every day supports conservation and Pennsylvania's natural resources, then this is the job for you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on maintaining and improving game land structures and habitats. It requires hands-on work that keeps outdoor areas safe, accessible, and welcoming for wildlife and visitors. This is an outdoor focused position for individuals who enjoy meaningful work that supports conservation and recreation across the Commonwealth. As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Infrastructure Work: Maintain and repair bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges

• Field Tasks: Assist with mowing and basic habitat management activities

• Outdoor Support: Carry out physical tasks that help keep game lands safe and accessible

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with field staff to complete daily maintenance needs

• Conservation Effort: Support projects that improve wildlife-friendly environments

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours/week

• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).

• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

• 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:

• One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment; or

• One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment; or

• One year of construction equipment operation experience; or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

• This position requires the selected candidate to obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment in this job.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.

• 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.

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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.*

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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.*

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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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

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Special Requirement- Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

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• No

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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.

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Do you possess one or more years of full-time laboring experience using construction tools and 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 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 farming experience using agricultural tools and 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 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 construction equipment operation experience?

• 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 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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Have you completed any college coursework or post-high school training in agriculture, construction, or a closely related field to those listed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) or post high school vocational training record 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.

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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov