Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-10933 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2024 TO NOVEMBER 10, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you certified in the operation of a sequential batch reactor wastewater treatment plant? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators to join our Division of Installation Maintenance at Fort Indiantown Gap. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper and efficient operation of our treatment plant. Do not hesitate - apply today!

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will be responsible for performing various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the overall operation of the water treatment process. This is a multi-shift operation, with employees working around the clock to ensure that the wastewater treatment process runs smoothly and efficiently. The main goal of the plant is to remove harmful pollutants from the water before it is released back into the environment. In addition, your duties will include removing snow, ice, and debris from all exterior surfaces of the facility property, as well as maintaining grass and 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 (7.5-hour work day; 37.5-hour work week)
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rotating weekends and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours and schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as operationally necessary
• An employee in this position will be considered an essential employee who will be required to report 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.

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:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

• This position requires possession of a valid Wastewater Systems Operators 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.

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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.