What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Do you want to operate and maintain a wastewater treatment plant? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is looking for dedicated Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. If you are ready for a meaningful water treatment career that utilizes your skills and certifications to ensure smooth operations at Fort Indiantown Gap, we want to talk to you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator, you will perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the overall operation of the WWTP that includes 15 lift stations throughout Fort Indiantown Gap. You will conduct sampling, laboratory analysis, read meters, record daily flow, log data, and employ emergency response protocols. All work must be carried out in accordance with DMVA safety guidelines, as well as comply with federal regulations. Additionally, you will remove snow, ice, and debris from all exterior surfaces of facility property, mow grass and maintain appropriate landscaping.
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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (1st shift), rotating weekends and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours may change based on operational needs.
- Overtime as needed
- As an essential employee, you will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.
- 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:
- Successful completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee (commonwealth title) program and certification as a wastewater treatment plant operator for any class and type of plant; or
- Possession of a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators as a wastewater treatment plant operator for any class and type of plant.
Special Requirements:
- You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
- You must be in possession of a valid Wastewater Systems Operators that is equal to or greater than a Class B, Subclass E, 1 and 4 Certification.
Additional Requirements:
- You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Formal training in wastewater management
- Experience in the operation of a Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
- Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of motors, pumps, compressors, valves, filters, and/or other related WWTP equipment
- Experience in performing sampling/testing of plant influent or effluent for environmental protection
Legal Requirement:
- 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.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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