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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00144104 |
Description Activated On: 6/4/2024 11:54:42 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 is responsible for performing and/or overseeing an inmate work crew in the performance of tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wastewater treatment plant for the Department of Corrections (DOC) State Correctional Institution (SCI) Camp Hill (CAM). |
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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. 50% Maintains efficient and ongoing operations of the Water treatment plant under normal and emergency conditions. Utilizes manual and automatic control operation systems. Reads and interprets visual and aural gauges, meters, and sensing devices. Performs scheduled and non-routine maintenance and operational assessments. Cleans and maintains equipment and makes minor repairs to ensure proper functionality. 20% Operates and maintains auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, compressors, valves, filters, chlorinators, digestors, aerators, grit removers, etc. 10% Tests influent and effluent water chemistry to determine necessary water treatment(s). Maintains logs of tests performed and inventory of water treatment chemicals, reagents, and supplies needed for testing. Maintains records in accordance with DEP, EPA and conform with the ACA and facility requirements. 10% Communicates with supervisor and addresses any concerns or issues. Completes assigned paperwork, documentation, and daily inventories. Makes recommendations for new and/or upgraded equipment. Submits purchase requests for materials and tools. Performs general housekeeping of plant and other assigned areas. 5% Oversees inmate workers in the performance of work assignments. Monitors inmate movement during operational hour sand processes sign-out sheets. Maintains a safe and secure work environment. Conducts searches of inmate workers and work areas for contraband. Ensures tool control and caustic/toxic supply inventory records are maintained in accordance with applicable regulations and policies. 5% - Performs other duties as assigned. **This position may also perform work consistent with their classification in areas other than the assigned wastewater treatment plant in accordance with identified operational and organizational needs.** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates 2. Apply physical force and intervention when appropriate and necessary 3. Lead and oversee inmates in the standard principles and practices used in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant 4. Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp 5. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels 6. Spend prolonged periods of time working indoors as well as outdoors in all weather conditions 7. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking 8. Work all shifts and posts as required by operational necessities and emergencies 9. Work mandatory overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification 10. Maintain regular and reliable attendance 11. Use and maintain various equipment and tools used in the maintenance, operation, and repair of a wastewater treatment plant 12. Operate basic office equipment 13. Maintain an active PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent in accordance with assigned work 14. Maintain an active Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification issued by the PA State Board for a Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators in accordance with assigned work 15. Properly wear all portions of assigned uniform 16. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing 17. Establish and maintain effective working relationships 18. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet) 19. Visually observe inmates’ activities 20. Administer emergency medical assistance to both inmates and staff 21. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing 22. Travel 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. Supervision is through verbal and written instruction, plus visual examination of logs kept of work performed. |
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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. Sewage Treatment Plant and Waterworks Operators Certification 2. Class C Driver's License 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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