Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Lebanon County or Newville or Harrisburg

Park Maintenance Supervisor 1 - Colonel Denning State Park Complex

Onsite$46,827 - $70,592/yrPosted 5 days agoOther

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Location: Lebanon County or Newville or Harrisburg
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $46,827 - $70,592/yr
Clearance: Other
Posted: 5 days ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

As a Park Maintenance Supervisor 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will help manage the daily care of the Colonel Denning State Park Complex. This role allows you to use hands-on skills while directing a team that maintains buildings, equipment and outdoor spaces. You will contribute to safe and welcoming conditions that help families and visitors enjoy the park. This position is a strong opportunity to build a career rooted in public service and stewardship.

Position Duties

This position oversees the maintenance crew and guides the care of facilities, equipment, and grounds throughout the Colonel Denning State Park Complex. It supports daily operations that help visitors have a safe and positive experience. As a Park Maintenance Supervisor 1, you will perform the following duties:

Lead Maintenance Crew: Supervise assigned staff and direct construction, repair, and upkeep of park facilities
Support Safety Programs: Review procedures, hold safety meetings, and promote safe work practices across all tasks
Coordinate Preventative Work: Plan seasonal projects and oversee routine maintenance for buildings, roads and trails
Manage Supplies Inventory: Track tools, equipment and materials and replenish items as operational needs require
Maintain Park Systems: Assist with upkeep of water and wastewater systems and report issues to the Park Manager
Oversee Equipment Care: Operate, repair and monitor vehicles and equipment while ensuring vendor work meets standards

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
The work schedule varies according to operational needs and consists of 37.5 hours per week over five days, including holidays and weekends.
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:

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 Guidelines.
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.
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.

Other Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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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.*

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.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

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

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

How many years of full-time semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience do you possess 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?

4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

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 experience must also 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.

Have you completed college coursework in plumbing; HVAC/refrigeration; electrician; carpentry; welding; building automation systems; construction and related fields; construction equipment operations; water, wastewater, or plant operator training and related fields; or mechanical or industrial technology?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) 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 a 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 visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

Have you completed any post-high school training in plumbing; HVAC/refrigeration; electrician; carpentry; welding; building automation systems; construction and related fields; construction equipment operations; water, wastewater, or plant operator training and related fields; or mechanical or industrial technology?
If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) 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 visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

Have you successfully completed a three-year high school vocational-technical training program in plumbing; HVAC/refrigeration; electrician; carpentry; welding; building automation systems; construction and related fields; construction equipment operations; water, wastewater, or plant operator training and related fields; or mechanical or industrial technology?
If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) 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 a 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 visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – COST ESTIMATION Estimates the cost of a project by referring to blueprints/schematics and considering the quantity of materials, cost of materials, supplies, and equipment, necessary subcontractors, transportation, labor, and permits and fees. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience estimating the cost of a project. I was responsible for items such as the quantity of materials, cost of materials, supplies, and equipment, necessary subcontractors, transportation, labor, permits, and fees.
B. I have experience estimating the materials needed for a project. Someone else was responsible for estimating the costs, necessary subcontractors, transportation, labor, permits, and fees.
C. I have successfully completed coursework or training related to cost estimation.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience estimating the cost of a project.
Your experience estimating the materials needed for a project(s).
The actual duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – REPORTING Completes necessary forms or reports regarding in-progress and completed work. Maintains records of service calls, park maintenance activities, daily automotive and automotive equipment reports, and gas and oil distribution. Receives, examines, and records the receipt of equipment, tools, paint, lumber, custodial supplies, electrical, plumbing, and other supplies, which are stocked and utilized by staff. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience completing and maintaining forms and reports. I was responsible for logging service calls and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.
B. I have experience completing and maintaining forms and reports. I was responsible for logging service calls; however, someone else was responsible for maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.
C. I have successfully completed coursework or training related to business writing, report writing, or English composition.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience maintaining forms and reports.
Your experience maintaining inventory of equipment or supplies.
The actual duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – BLUEPRINTS, SCHEMATICS, AND DIAGRAMS Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, or diagrams for a variety of projects encompassing different trades. Uses the blueprints, schematics, or diagrams to plan and complete assigned work. Updates and stores the blueprints, schematics, or diagrams appropriately for future projects and assignments. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience reading and interpreting blueprints. I was responsible for preparing preliminary project sketches and updating the blueprints, schematics, or diagrams when project changes occurred.
B. I have experience reading and interpreting blueprints. I was responsible for updating the blueprints, schematics, or diagrams when project changes occurred; however, someone else was responsible for preparing the preliminary project sketches.
C. I have successfully completed coursework or training related to blueprint design or interpretation or CAD.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience preparing preliminary project sketches or updating blueprints, schematics, or diagrams.
The actual duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – SAFETY Completes work according to general safety guidelines for the trade assigned by using appropriate safety and protective equipment. Performs pre- and post-operation checks of equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize wear of equipment and tools. Demonstrates proper safety procedures and discusses safety precautions and hazards. Reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the appropriate authority. Corrects any safety hazards in the work area and reports them to the appropriate authority. Stores all tools and materials in accordance with manufacturer recommendation to protect from unnecessary damage or injury. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable regulations and standards. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority and correcting any deficiencies.
B. I have experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable regulations and standards. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority; however, someone else took action to correct any deficiencies.
C. I have successfully completed coursework or training related to safety.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Actions you took to correct deficiencies in work areas.
The actual duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – GENERAL MAINTENANCE Performs general maintenance and repair tasks such as cleaning filters, replacing seals/gaskets, oiling/greasing tools and equipment. Demonstrates proper use and maintenance of equipment such as vehicles, front-end loaders, bulldozers, tractors, lawn mowers, log splitters, chain saws, leaf blowers, and other equipment. Adjusts building systems using welders, drills, power saws, wrenches, channel locks, ratchet sets, and related mechanical tools and equipment. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience performing general maintenance and repair tasks. I was responsible for projects such as cleaning or replacing filters, seals, and gaskets; oiling tools and equipment; making minor repairs to equipment, and adjusting building systems.
B. I have experience performing general maintenance tasks. I was responsible for projects such as cleaning or replacing filters, seals, and gaskets and oiling tools; however, someone else made minor repairs to equipment and adjusted building systems.
C. I have successfully completed coursework or training related to general or preventative maintenance practices and functions.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience performing general maintenance tasks.
Your experience performing minor repairs to equipment or adjusting building systems.
The actual duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – SUPERVISION Supervises subordinate staff by assigning work; establishes priorities and timeframes for completion of work; reviews employee performance and prepares evaluation reports; disciplines employees; interviews prospective employees and recommends selection; receives, responds to, and resolves grievances and complaints; provides guidance to staff on complex problems; approves/denies leave requests; and identifies training needs and provides training to staff. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience supervising subordinate staff; and as a supervisor, I have interviewed and hired staff, rated work performance, established priorities, disciplined employees, identified training needs, and approved leave.
B. I have experience as a lead worker or a senior staff member, I have provided on-the-job training to newly hired staff, reviewed their work, or served as a team or group leader, but I was not responsible for employee discipline or resolution of grievances.
C. I have successfully completed supervisory training.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience leading staff as a supervisor, lead worker, or senior staff member.
The actual duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

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Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

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

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