Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - White Haven Center

THE POSITION

NOTE:   THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-70295-97310.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 6, 2023 TO DECEMBER 20, 2023, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

If you are a detail-oriented professional looking for an opportunity to advance your career while utilizing your knowledge in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant, we have the job for you! The Department of Human Services, White Haven Center, is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to provide an environmentally safe disposal of White Haven Center’s wastewater and sludge. This position is part of the White Haven Center stay-behind maintenance team and will remain operational after the facility's closure.

We offer excellent pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and contractual raises. Working full time for a government organization may qualify you for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This program offers assistance with student loan debt.  
 
If this sounds like a great fit for you, then apply today for this rewarding career opportunity!  
 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will provide the proper settling, biological oxidation, digestion and disinfection of the center's wastewater and sludge by reading meters and gauges. You will also operate the skimmers, scum breaker, sludge pump, filters, digester, and chlorinator. You will conduct laboratory monitoring and record keeping to produce a wastewater effluent sufficient to meet requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Department of Environmental Resources. 

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel and overtime as needed
• Work schedule will include rotating weekends and holidays for daily testing.
• Free parking! 
• 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. 

Necessary Special Requirements:

• You must possess an active PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent. 
• You must possess a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification Wastewater System Operators (Class C, Subclass 2 or higher). 

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 satisfactory completion of a medical examination.  
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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 will 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%20Info/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.

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.