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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00110269 |
Description Activated On: 7/14/2026 9:44:21 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position serves as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Chief within the State Park Region 1 area (north central PA) headquartered at the State Park Region 1 Office. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. This is skilled work in the operation and maintenance of various sewage treatment systems; including collection lines and a chlorinated well water distribution system. Performs typical plant maintenance and operations and is responsible for the maintenance of the water storage and distribution system and the sewage collection and treatment system. Work involves operating, maintaining and repairing the motors, pumps, valves, aerators, chemical feeders, chlorinators, filters, flow meters, controllers and related equipment involved in the water distribution and sewage collection and treatment process. Conducts the sampling and testing or reviews the sampling and testing done by the lower classed employees; to insure acceptable potability and pH of drinking water for human consumption and to insure acceptable pH level, purity, clarity, and biochemical level and safety of the sewage effluent to meet DEP and EPA license standards. Helps perform preventative maintenance on all equipment. Work is performed following established procedures and guidelines and is reviewed upon completion by a technical or administrative supervisor for quality and continuity of services. LABORATORY DUTIES Collects samples of water and sewage influent and effluent and conducts tests following prescribed testing procedures, using prescribed test equipment, and recording findings on prescribed forms to meet reporting requirements. Reads flow meters on daily basis and downloads meter recordings on a weekly basis. Prepares various reports. Administers coliform testing program for potable water and E.coli testing of beach water by collecting samples, completing forms, delivering samples and reviewing results. Recommendations are made to correct coliform problems. Prepares (daily, weekly, quarterly) reports indicating the results of chemical tests, amounts of chemicals used, amount of sewage or water treated or processed following established criteria and using prescribed forms to meet reporting requirements. Gives technical assistance to other state parks throughout the Bureau when contacted about problems. Maintains lab equipment by standardizing, cleaning, adjusting and repairing to ensure proper test results. Contact manufacturer’s technicians by telephone, letter, fax or email to accomplish repairs. Serves or may serve as a backup operator for service and maintenance for various sewage treatment plants located in State Park Region 1. PLUMBING DUTIES Maintains water and sewage lines by visually inspecting for breaks, assisting with digging up and repairing, keeping water and sewage lines marked and mowed, engaging water line blow offs and air relief valves as needed to flush the lines. Visually inspects and repairs all plumbing fixtures in the absence of the park maintenance staff. Assists park maintenance staff with winterizing and energizing plumbing to unheated buildings by turning shutoffs, taking flush valves apart, disconnecting and draining water supply pipes to fixtures. OTHER DUTIES Maintains confined space program and calibrates air monitoring meter used with confined space entrances. Operates two-way radio in accordance with proper procedure. Consults with Department engineering staff as required to address operating problems. Keeps appropriate management informed of problems and solutions. Assists a licensed herbicide applicator in the control of invasive species throughout the region. Attends required trainings to maintain required DEP licenses for assigned sewage treatment facilities. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and under unusual conditions, may be required to work varied shifts. Performs related duties as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Chief helps make day to day decisions on the operation of the sewage and water plants as to stay in compliance with PA DEP operating permit. Work is reviewed periodically by the Park Maintenance Supervisor or Park Manager to ensure effective plant operations and service continuity, and to ensure compliance with state and federal permit conditions. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. Sewage Treatment Plant and Waterworks Operators Certification 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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