Wildlife Maintenance Propagator
Wildlife Maintenance Propagator
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$ 43397 - 64762
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you seeking an outdoor role where you perform specialized tasks skilled trades and equipment maintenance within a game farm setting The Game Commission invites you to consider the position of Wildlife Maintenance Propagator at our Southwest Game Farm. This opportunity offers a diverse range of responsibilities that encompass various facets of game farm operations allowing you to contribute meaningfully to our mission of safeguarding wildlife and their habitats. In this role you will play a vital part inraising the Southwest Game Farms predetermined quota of pheasants to be released for the sportsmen and women of PA. Embark on a rewarding career with the Commonwealth and seize this exceptional opportunity to make a difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Wildlife Maintenance Propagator your responsibilities will vary daily based on the specific needs of the game farm operations to which you are assigned. Key tasks include brooding and holding pheasants as well as maintaining the equipment essential for these operations along with the upkeep of Commonwealth buildings grounds and vehicles. You will employ a range of skilled trades such as carpentry electrical work plumbing welding farming and mechanical repairs to effectively carry out these duties. Additionally you will be involved in the raising care and distribution of pheasants contributing to the overall success of the farms wildlife management efforts.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 40 hours per week.
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- 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.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Drivers License.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA 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).
- 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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
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
- 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
