Semi Skilled Laborer

If you thrive at performing a variety of tasks in maintenance, we have an exceptional opportunity awaiting you! The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is looking for dedicated and motivated candidates. Your efforts will ensure that operation and maintenance of active acid mine drainage treatment help abate and control acid mine drainage. We value hard work and enthusiasm and are excited to find someone who takes pride in contributing to our mission to provide health and safety for our residents and visitors.

In this role, you will support the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation in the operation and maintenance of the active acid mine drainage treatment, aimed at mitigating and controlling acid mine drainage. Your responsibilities will include operating the lime feed system to ensure the correct amount of slurry is added for effective neutralization of influent water, thereby maintaining the appropriate pH and alkalinity levels in the effluent. Additionally, you will collect and analyze water samples to ensure the treatment process operates efficiently, documenting your findings in the daily report.

You will also be tasked with repairing motors, mixers, pumps, and other equipment related to the processing of acid mine drainage. Furthermore, you will enter relevant data in a specified format to comply with the data quality standards established by guidance, training, and policies across all the DEP's electronic data systems.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 $35,306.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).
• 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.

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.