Corrections Water Treatment Plant Foreman- SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Foreman for the Department of Corrections at SCI Camp Hill. The role focuses on maintaining the wastewater treatment plant, supervising inmate workers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The position profiles steady facility performance with a 40-hour work week and a starting salary of $49,010. Candidates must hold PA certifications for water/wastewater operators (Class C or higher, subclasses 1,7,8,11) and a Class

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily and emergency plant operations by interpreting gauges, meters, and sensing devices
• Clean, service, and repair equipment to ensure proper function
• Test water chemistry, record results, and manage chemical inventories
• Complete logs, paperwork, and purchase requests in accordance with regulations
• Direct inmate workers, monitor movement, and maintain a safe and secure workspace
• Conduct searches, manage tool control, and follow safety and regulatory guidelines

Education

Water/wastewater operator certificate (Class C or higher) – subclasses 1,7,8,11

Class E water/wastewater operator certificate

Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license

Job description

THE POSITION

The Water Treatment Plant Foreman for the Department of Corrections at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Camp Hill plays a key part in safeguarding vital plant operations. This role allows you to build practical skills while supporting a mission that impacts staff, inmates, and the public. Each day brings new opportunities to lead, solve problems, and contribute to steady facility performance. Be part of a team that values reliability, teamwork, and professional growth.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on maintaining steady and effective operations of the wastewater treatment plant while leading inmate workers. As a Water Treatment Plant Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

• Plant Operations: Maintain daily and emergency operations by interpreting gauges, meters, and sensing devices
• Equipment Care: Clean, service, and repair equipment to ensure proper function
• Chemical Testing: Test water chemistry, record results, and manage chemical inventories
• Documentation: Complete logs, paperwork, and purchase requests in accordance with regulations
• Crew Oversight: Direct inmate workers, monitor movement, and maintain a safe and secure workspace
• Compliance Checks: Conduct searches, manage tool control, and follow safety and regulatory guidelines

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 hours/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 $49,010 (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 Requirement

• 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 Requirement

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

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.