Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Cambria, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2024
Are you on the lookout for a chance to develop the expertise needed to run and maintain wastewater treatment facilities? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is in search of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. As a trainee, you will engage in duties associated with the maintenance and operation of the wastewater treatment plant at Prince Gallitzin State Park to learn basic competencies and skills, and to prepare yourself to become certified as a wastewater treatment plant operator. Take the first step today and become a part of our team of skilled professionals. 

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, you will engage in duties associated with the maintenance and operation of the wastewater treatment plant at Prince Gallitzin State Park to learn basic competencies and skills, and to become prepared to become certified as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. You will be given work assignments designed to help you gain progressively responsible experience in operating and maintaining various wastewater treatment equipment, sustaining biological processes, and recording data and findings related to plant operation. You will become familiar with laws, regulations and permits enforced by federal, state, or local regulatory authorities. As a trainee, you will work towards obtaining a Class C- Subclass 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operating License through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

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, 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • Six months of building maintenance or trades experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training. 

Special Requirements: 
  • You must obtain, within the probationary period, a valid Operator’s Certificate, or an Operator in Training Designation 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.

Other Requirements:
  • You must meet the PA 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.

Legal Requirements: 
  • 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 dateLate 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.

  • 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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