THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services, Polk Center, is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. Polk Center is located in a tranquil, tree-lined part of northwestern Pennsylvania. 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. If you have experience in water treatment, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will participate in various training programs, including in-service, out-service and on-the-job, that are designed to provide basic water treatment plant operation knowledge, skills, and abilities. Assignments are designed to provide progressively responsible experience in operating and maintaining motors, pumps, water softeners, chemical feeders, chlorinators, filters, flow recorders, controllers, and related equipment used in water treatment plants.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
  
• Work hours are 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday - Friday; with a 30 minute lunch.
  
• Overtime as needed and call out time as needed.
  
• Travel 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 folders, for these notices.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• As an AFSCME member employed at Polk Center, you may qualify for the Free College Benefit Program which provides assistance with costs associated with higher education. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges and abilities.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• This position requires a valid automobile operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of 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 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.

• 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.

• 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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.