Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee (Salary) - Shawnee State Park
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Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee (Salary) - Shawnee State Park
Salary
$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
Location
Bedford County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-36455-97270
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Shawnee St Prk
Opening Date
11/12/2025
Closing Date
11/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
97270
Position Number
00062654
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00386313
Bureau / Division
CN Shawnee State Park
Worksite Address
132 State Park Road
City
Schellsburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15559
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
Ra-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00062654) .
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges and abilities.
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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 willnotbe 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.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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/testoncefor 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, eight 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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
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Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, @type N/A in the text box below.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
