Reference #: 4343620THE POSITIONAre you looking for a career in public service where you enjoy a steady workflow in the field of wastewater management? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is looking for a dedicated individual to assist in the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for the Division of Installation Maintenance at Fort Indiantown Gap. We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, excellent vacation, sick, and holiday leave package, and retirement plan. If you are skilled and certified in the operation of a Sequential Batch Reactor WWTP, apply today to join the team!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a WWTP Operator, you perform a variety of both skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the overall operation of the WWTP, including 15 lift stations throughout Fort Indiantown Gap. The WWTP is a multi-shift operation. Additional responsibilities include snow, ice, and debris removal from all exterior surfaces of facility property, and landscaping to include mowing grass.

　　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 weekWork hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Rotational scheduled shifts to include 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.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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; orPossession 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:This position requires possession of a valid Wastewater Systems Operators Class B, Subclass E, 1 & 4 Certification.This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

　　Additional Requirement:You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　Preferred Qualifications (not required):This position is located at Fort Indiantown Gap, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Willingness and ability to work in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.Formal training in Wastewater management.Experience in the operation of a Sequential Batch Reactor for a Wastewater Treatment Plant.Experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of motors, pumps, compressors, valves, filters, and/or other related Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment.Experience preparing weekly and monthly work schedule for multi-shift operation.Experience performing sampling and 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 certification/education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your certificate/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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .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.