Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to utilize your knowledge of wastewater management to ensure the high water quality standards? Are you skilled and certified in the operation of a Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Installation Maintenance at Fort Indiantown Gap is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. If you enjoy maintaining efficient and compliant operations, then this is the job for you!

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As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will perform a variety of  skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the overall operation of the WWTP, including 15 lift stations throughout Fort Indiantown Gap. You will operate and maintain equipment, read and record meter data, gather samples, and conduct laboratory analyses. You will also ensure compliance with federal and state environmental laws; the Clean Streams Law; and all operational, lab, and quality control standard operating procedures. This role requires the ability to resolve most operating problems independently while maintaining appropriate administrative records and controls as required. In addition, you will remove snow and debris, mow grass, and perform landscaping relevant to the WWTP and pump stations throughout the wastewater system.

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, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating weekends and holidays. Your schedule may change based o operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• Essential Employee: You will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) 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 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 a Class B, Subclass E, 1 and 4 Certification.
• You must be in possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent. 

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:

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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.

Salary : $40,685 - $60,714