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Corrections Water Treatment Plant Foreman - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Camp Hill, PA, United States

Salary min: $23.00

Salary max: $46.00


Salary

$47,925.00 - $96,538.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-46670

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CAM Mntnc

Opening Date

04/06/2026

Closing Date

5/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98570

Position Number

00144104

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00111820

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections, SCI Camp Hill Maintenance Administration

Worksite Address

2500 Lisburn Road

Worksite Address

PO Box 8837

City

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17001

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

717.317.5339

Contact Email

tpratt@pa.gov

THE POSITION

If you are seeking a role where your work makes a difference every single day, we are excited to discuss our Corrections Water Treatment Plant Foreman position with you. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, hands-on, problem solving, and meaningful responsibility. As the person who keeps an essential water treatment system running safely and efficiently, you will utilize your mechanical expertise, analytical mindset, and attention to detail to protect both people and the environment. If you are looking for a position where your skills are valued, your days are never dull, and your contributions have a direct impact on the health and safety of the entire facility, this role is worth considering.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As the operator of the water treatment plant, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient, and safe operation of the facility under both routine and emergency conditions. Your duties will include monitoring and adjusting the manual and automated control systems, interpreting readings from various gauges and meters, and performing scheduled and unplanned maintenance to keep the equipment functioning properly. You will also be responsible for operating and maintaining a wide range of auxiliary systems, such as pumps, motors, valves, filters, chlorinators, and aerators, as well as conducting water chemistry tests to determine the appropriate treatment processes. Maintaining accurate logs, chemical inventories, and regulatory records in compliance with the relevant standards is also a crucial part of your role.

Additionally, you will support the overall operation of the plant by completing documentation, submitting purchase requests, recommending equipment upgrades, and maintaining clean and orderly work areas. As a supervisor, you will oversee inmate workers, assigning tasks, monitoring their movement, conducting searches, and ensuring strict adherence to safety, security, and tool-control procedures. Strong communication with supervisors and staff is essential as you address issues, complete daily inventories, and assist with general operational needs. You may also be assigned additional duties to support the smooth and compliant functioning of the water treatment facility.

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
  • Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Wednesday - Sunday
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,925 (before taxes). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
  • 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:

  • One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant.


Special Requirements:

  • You must possess a valid certificate issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators as a water treatment plant operator that is equal to or higher than a Class C with subclasses 1, 7, 8, and 11.
  • You must possess a valid Class E certificate issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators.
  • You must possess a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.


Additional Requirements:

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


Legal Requirements:

  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.


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    Preferred

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