Forest Maintenance Supervisor - Delaware Forest District, Monroe County

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Monroe County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forest Maintenance Supervisor in Forest District 19 serves Pike and Monroe counties and provides services to the citizens of Pennsylvania by directing, supervising, and participating in the maintenance and construction of roads, trails, facilities, equipment, and other infrastructure. The position also assists with wildfire suppression duties.

The supervisor leads maintenance and trades staff; plans and schedules projects, assigns tasks, evaluates needs, and recommends resources; oversees employee performance, workplace concerns, leave requests, and development; demonstrates safe work methods and ensures safety procedures are followed; and manages operational reporting, equipment records, cost estimates, and contractor coordination. The role also leads wildfire response efforts, protects natural resources, assists search operations, and patrols state forest lands.

This is a full-time, non-telework position. Regular hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Hours change to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during spring fire season. Travel and occasional overtime are required.

Requirements

• Four years of semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience, including one year operating small and medium-sized construction or agricultural equipment, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and participate in the maintenance and construction of roads, trails, facilities, equipment, and infrastructure within Forest District 19.
• Guide maintenance and trades staff in operating, maintaining, repairing, and improving forest roads, trails, facilities, and equipment.
• Organize schedules, assign tasks, evaluate project needs, and recommend resources required to complete work.
• Review employee performance, address workplace concerns, approve leave requests, and support employee development.
• Demonstrate proper work methods, explain hazards, and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Prepare reports, track equipment records, estimate project costs, and coordinate contractor services when needed.
• Lead wildfire response efforts and assist with wildfire suppression duties.
• Protect natural resources, assist search operations, and patrol state forest lands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed