Installation Roads and Equipment Supervisor, DMVA

About the Department

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking an Installation Roads and Equipment Supervisor, DMVA who enjoys leading hands-on work and coordinating important projects. This role allows you to support training operations by keeping roads, ranges, and equipment in strong working condition at Fort Indiantown Gap. You will guide teams and help maintain effective work environments. This  position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact across the installation.

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Position Duties

This position focuses on coordinating projects and supervising the operation of heavy equipment to support land maintenance and training activities at Fort Indiantown Gap. It plays a key part in keeping ranges, trails, and training terrain functional, and well maintained. As an Installation Roads and Equipment Supervisor, DMVA, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Area and Trail Maintenance: Maintain training lands, trails, and related features
• Equipment Operation: Operate tractors, bucket loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, and other large equipment 
• Troop Coordination: Direct troop labor efforts for projects involving National Guard and Army Reserve personnel
• Project Planning: Develop work plans outlining timelines, equipment, and resources for current and future projects
• Land Stewardship: Perform tasks such as berm repair, drainage maintenance, brush clearing, and invasive plant removal
• Safety Oversight: Enforce safety policies and postings, oversee use of protective equipment, and ensure staff avoids hazardous areas

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in the maintenance or construction of roads or highways, including one year of experience in the operation of bulldozers, backhoes or other related heavy construction equipment.

Post Employment Requirement:

• You must obtain within six months of hire and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed or equivalent.

Additional Requirements: 

• You must obtain a tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Experience in repair project management
• Prior supervisory experience

Legal Requirements: 

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

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). 
• 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 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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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.

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Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov