Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

THE POSITION

Are you seeking a new opportunity to apply your skills in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This is a job shadowing position to gain working knowledge from the current operator. Once this person retires, the selected candidate for this position will be placed in the salaried position. This is an excellent way to begin a rewarding career with the Commonwealth. Apply today and join our team of professionals.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will gain progressively responsible experience in the maintenance, operation, and regulatory compliance of the large and complex sewage treatment plant at Prince Gallitzin State Park. The running of the plant is a (7) day a week operation and you may be scheduled to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. In this role, you will assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of various electric motors, pumps, compressors, valves, sand filters, chlorinators, aerators, water softeners, flow meters, liquid level mercury switches and related equipment. You will also assist in collecting wastewater samples and performing chemistry tests, as well as the preparation of all regular reports for the sewer and water systems.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• 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.

• This position requires you to have possession of a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a wastewater treatment plant operator that is equal to or greater than the classification and sub classification of the wastewater system to be operated or maintained. (Class C - subclass 1 sewage license).
• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.