Corrections Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman - SCI Mercer

The Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution at Mercer is seeking a highly motivated Corrections Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman to join our team. In this important role, you will supervise inmates who help operate and maintain the facility's wastewater treatment plant. Your leadership will ensure that daily operations run safely, systems stay in compliance, and the institution maintains a clean and secure environment. This is a unique opportunity to use your technical skills while guiding and mentoring inmate workers in meaningful, hands-on tasks that support the entire facility.

In this position, you will direct the operation, maintenance, and repair of key equipment such as motors, pumps, compressors, valves, filters, chlorinators, digesters, aerators, and grit removers. You will also perform and supervise sampling and chemical testing to monitor pH levels, chlorine residuals, settleable solids, and biochemical oxygen demand. Your responsibilities include scheduling inmate work, assigning tasks, reviewing performance, and training inmates in proper procedures. If you have the required experience and are seeking a rewarding career where you can share your skills while earning excellent pay and benefits, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at SCI Mercer encourages you to apply.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, pass days will be determined during the hiring process.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• 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 wastewater treatment plant.

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

• Possession of a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators as a wastewater treatment plant operator that is equal to or higher than a Class C, Subclass 8, 9, and 11.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.