Corrections Water Treatment Plant Foreman - SCI Camp Hill

If you are seeking a role where your work makes a difference every single day, we are excited to discuss our Corrections Water Treatment Plant Foreman position with you. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, hands-on, problem solving, and meaningful responsibility. As the person who keeps an essential water treatment system running safely and efficiently, you will utilize your mechanical expertise, analytical mindset, and attention to detail to protect both people and the environment. If you are looking for a position where your skills are valued, your days are never dull, and your contributions have a direct impact on the health and safety of the entire facility, this role is worth considering.

As the operator of the water treatment plant, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient, and safe operation of the facility under both routine and emergency conditions. Your duties will include monitoring and adjusting the manual and automated control systems, interpreting readings from various gauges and meters, and performing scheduled and unplanned maintenance to keep the equipment functioning properly. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining a wide range of auxiliary systems, such as pumps, motors, valves, filters, chlorinators, and aerators, as well as conducting water chemistry tests to determine the appropriate treatment processes. Maintaining accurate logs, chemical inventories, and regulatory records in compliance with the relevant standards is also a crucial part of your role. Additionally, you will support the overall operation of the plant by completing documentation, submitting purchase requests, recommending equipment upgrades, and maintaining clean and orderly work areas. As a supervisor, you will oversee inmate workers, assigning tasks, monitoring their movement, conducting searches, and ensuring strict adherence to safety, security, and tool-control procedures. Strong communication with supervisors and staff is essential as you address issues, complete daily inventories, and assist with general operational needs. You may also be assigned additional duties to support the smooth and compliant functioning of the water treatment facility.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Wednesday - Sunday
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,925 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• 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:

• One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid certificate issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators as a water treatment plant operator that is equal to or higher than a Class C with subclasses 1, 7, 8, and 11.
• You must possess a valid Class E certificate issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators.
• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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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.