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Reference #: 4339951

THE POSITION

*NOTE: * THIS IS A REPOSTING OF JOB POSTING NUMBER CS-2024-73493-97300. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 11, 2024 TO JANUARY 25, 2024 YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you experienced in water treatment and looking for a rewarding position with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where you can use those skills? The Department of Human Services, Polk Center, is looking for a Water Treatment Plant Operator to work in our facility. This position is part of the Polk Center stay-behind maintenance team and will remain operational after the facility closure. Polk Center offers excellent pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and contractual raises. Working full time for a government organization, including Polk Center, may qualify you for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This program offers assistance with student loan debt. Please note specifics for licensure classes and subclasses, located under the Special Requirements of this posting. Apply today and enjoy all the benefits of working in a public service position!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Water Treatment Plant Operator, you perform a variety of duties at the Water Treatment Plant at the direction of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor. This includes sampling and monitoring to meet extensive legal requirements, and providing appropriate record documentation. The plant ensures potable water for the Polk's facility, fire department, and post office.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Overtime, including call out time, may be required as needed.
• Travel is required as needed.
• FREE PARKING!
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirement:

• You must meet the special requirements of the position.

Special Requirements:

• All candidates must possess a valid certificate issued by the State Board for the Certification of Waterworks Operators for the class and type of water treatment plant operated (Class C or greater and E; Sub Classes 1, 6, 8 and 11).
• All candidates must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License that is not currently under suspension.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require 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., rel vant, 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.

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.

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How to apply:

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