Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee (Salary) - Shawnee State Park

Are you prepared to embark on a rewarding career with the Department of Conservation Natural Resources (DCNR) within our beautiful state parks? Shawnee State Park is offering an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. Your assistance will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our water treatment facilities, which are crucial for providing safe and clean water for recreational activities. If you are passionate about enhancing public health and enriching the recreational experience for our community, we encourage you to take advantage of this opening and begin a significant journey that supports essential infrastructure while promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability.

In this trainee position, you will play a key role in ensuring skilled labor and regulatory compliance for the operation and maintenance of the potable water treatment, storage, and distribution systems at Shawnee State Park. Your responsibilities will include engaging in the operation and upkeep of a sophisticated water treatment filtration system that draws from a surface water intake to provide safe drinking water to the park. You will also take part in various training programs, both in-service and on-the-job, aimed at enhancing your knowledge and skills in water treatment plant operations and plumbing. The assignments will offer you progressively responsible experience in managing equipment such as motors, pumps, water softeners, chemical feeders, chlorinators, membrane filters, and flow recorders, all essential for effective water treatment.

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, 5-day work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position performs in a seven (7) day a week operation and may be scheduled to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• 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:

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.