Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Are you ready to start a fulfilling career with the Department of Conservation Natural Resources (DCNR) in our stunning state parks? Shawnee State Park has an exciting opportunity for you as a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. This role offers you the chance to gain essential hands-on experience in the safe operation and maintenance of our water treatment and distribution systems. If you are eager to make a positive impact on public health and improve the recreational experience for our community, we invite you to seize this opportunity to embark on a meaningful journey that supports vital infrastructure while fostering environmental stewardship and sustainability.

The Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee will participate in activities related to the upkeep and functioning of the water treatment facility at Shawnee State Park, with the aim of acquiring fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for certification as a Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator. You will be responsible for providing skilled labor while ensuring adherence to regulations in the operation and maintenance of potable water treatment, storage, and distribution systems at Shawnee State Park. Your duties will include participating in the management of a sophisticated water treatment filtration system that draws surface water to supply potable water to the park. You will also engage in various training programs, both in-service and on-the-job, aimed at enhancing your knowledge, skills, and abilities in water treatment plant operations and plumbing. The assignments will offer progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment such as motors, pumps, water softeners, chemical feeders, chlorinators, membrane filters, flow recorders, controllers, and other apparatus utilized in water treatment facilities. This position requires a minimum 6 month probationary period prior to transferring to the position of Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator (Pay Group ST05) after the appropriate water licenses have been obtained by the employee.

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 hour work week
• This position performs in a seven (7) day a week operation and may be scheduled to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• 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 Requirement:

• Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of a valid automobile operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth or Pennsylvania.

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).
• 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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.