Utility Plant Supervisor - Polk Center Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4789218) Apply  Utility Plant Supervisor - Polk Center Salary $54,226.00 - $82,475.00 Annually Location Venango County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-16408-97130 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Polk Ctr Opening Date 01/15/2025 Closing Date 1/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 97130 Position Number 00015615 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J2 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00210976 Bureau / Division Polk Center Worksite Address 1 Lakewood Circle North City Polk, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16342 Contact Name HHS Intake Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION If you have experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers and related equipment, then you are the perfect candidate for our open Utility Plant Supervisor position at the Department of Human Services, Polk Center. Join our team and help ensure the efficient and safe operation of our facility while utilizing your leadership skills and expertise in this field. Apply today and become an integral part of our dedicated team! This position is part of the Polk Center stay-behind maintenance team and will remain operational after the facility closure. We offer excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, and opportunities for career advancement. Working full time for a government organization, including Polk Center, may qualify you for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This program offers assistance with student loan debt. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Utility Plant Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the plant. You will supervise staff involved in the day-to-day operation of equipment, as well as develop and implement maintenance and repair programs to keep the plant running smoothly. Additionally, you will be responsible for identifying areas where operations can be improved and making recommendations for changes. Safety is of utmost importance in this role, and you will be expected to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with established safety procedures and standards. You will also provide technical guidance to plant employees, plan and schedule work, and manage the procurement of necessary materials and fuel for plant operations. Keeping accurate records and preparing reports will also be a key aspect of this position. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00015615) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, 40 hours per week + Work hours are 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + Overtime, call out time, and travel as operationally necessary + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + 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: + Two years of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 2 (commonwealth title);or + Two years of skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment. Special Requirement: + You must be in possession of an active Class C motor vehicle license. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. + This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. + Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? + Yes + No 02 If you answered “Yes” to the previous question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered “No” type N/A in the box. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Utility Plant Operator 2 for two or more years full-time? + Yes + No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Do you possess two years of skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment? + Yes + No 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 Have you completed post-high school vocational training in a mechanical or industrial technology or a closely related field? + Yes + No 08 If you are claiming post-high school training, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you answered no, enter N/A in the box below. + Training Source + Credits/Clock Hours If you are claiming post-high school training, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. 09 Have you completed college level training in a mechanical or industrial technology or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes + No 10 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – FUELING THE BOILER Prepares and fires boiler by draining off excess water, ensuring appropriate fuel source is present in the proper amount, igniting the fuel source, and adjusting the air and fuel supply to obtain maximum operating efficiency. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience preparing and firing boilers by ensuring the appropriate fuel source is present in the proper amount and adjusting the air and fuel supply to obtain maximum operating efficiency. + B. I have experience preparing and firing boilers by ensuring the appropriate fuel source is present in the proper amount. Someone else was responsible for adjusting the air and fuel supply to obtain maximum operating efficiency. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience preparing and firing boilers. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – BOILER READINGS Reads meter gauges and computer screens to ensure proper, continued operation of the boiler. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience reading meter gauges and computer screens to ensure proper, continued operation of the boiler. I was responsible for taking corrective action to ensure proper operation. + B. I have experience reading meter gauges and computer screens to ensure proper, continued operation of the boiler. I was responsible for notifying someone else to take corrective action to ensure proper operation. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience reading meter gauges and computer screens to ensure proper, continued operation of a boiler. + Your experience taking corrective action to ensure proper operation of a boiler. + Your specific duties and responsibilities. 15 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – CHEMICAL TESTING Maintains fired boilers by performing chemical testing of boiler water, adding chemicals, and regenerating water softness as needed. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience performing chemical testing of boiler water. I was responsible for adding chemicals and regenerating water softness based on the chemical testing I performed. + B. I have experience performing chemical testing of boiler water. Someone else was responsible for adding chemicals and regenerating water softness based on the chemical testing I performed. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 16 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience performing chemical testing on boiler water. + Actions you took to address negative trends in the chemical makeup of boiler water. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 17 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Operates auxiliary boiler equipment such as pumps, compressors, fans, and electrical generating equipment to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel and air by unloading fuel and maintaining fuel supply in proper storage locations. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience operating auxiliary boiler equipment such as pumps, compressors, fans, and electrical generating equipment. I was responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply of fuel and air and maintaining fuel supply in proper storage locations. + B. I have experience operating auxiliary boiler equipment such as pumps, compressors, fans, and electrical generating equipment. Someone else was responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply of fuel and air and maintaining fuel supply in proper storage locations. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 18 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience operating auxiliary boiler equipment. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 19 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Performs preventative maintenance work such as blowing down boilers periodically to remove foreign substances from the boiler water, lubricating the boiler and associated equipment such as fans, pumps, valves, etc., checking for leaks, rust, or corrosion, replacing pipes, valves, grates, gaskets, tubes, plates, and bearings when needed, and keeping the plant/boiler area clean and free of debris. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience performing preventative maintenance work on boilers. I was responsible for evaluating potential problems and taking corrective action as necessary. + B. I have experience performing preventative maintenance work on boilers. I made recommendations for repairs, but someone else took the necessary corrective action. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 20 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience performing preventative maintenance work on boilers. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 21 WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – MAINTAINS RECORDS Maintains both handwritten and computer records of fuel use, fuel supply, operating temperatures/pressures, and unusual events on a regular basis. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience maintaining records of fuel use, fuel supply, operating temperature/pressures, and unusual events on a regular basis. I was responsible for monitoring the records and taking corrective action as necessary. + B. I have experience maintaining records of fuel use, fuel supply, operating temperatures/pressures, and unusual events on a regular basis. Someone else was responsible for monitoring the records and taking corrective action as necessary. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 22 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience maintaining and monitoring boiler records. + Your experience taking corrective action when negative trends were discovered in boiler records. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 23 WORK BEHAVIOR 7 – SUPERVISION Distributes and interprets work assignments, provides assistance, demonstrates proper work methods, and reviews work of lower-level utility plant staff for adherence to standards. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience supervising subordinate staff; and as a supervisor I have interviewed and hired staff, rated work performance, established priorities, disciplined employees, identified training needs, and approved leave requests. + B. I have experience as a lead worker. As a senior staff member, I have provided on-the-job training to newly hired staff, reviewed their work, served as a team or group leader, etc., but I was not responsible for hiring staff, rating work performance, establishing priorities, disciplining employees, identifying training needs, or approving leave requests. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 24 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience as a supervisor or lead worker of staff. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility (supervisor or lead worker). 25 WORK BEHAVIOR 8 – SAFETY Conducts safety tests such as emergency shut down procedures and generator operations. Verifies operation of safety devices and tests such as high- and low-water alarms, as well as fire alarms and smoke detectors. Checks pressure relief valves for proper operation. Ensures proper storage of hazardous materials. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience conducting safety tests. I was responsible for verifying that safety devices were operating properly. + B. I have experience verifying that safety devices were operating properly; however, someone else was responsible for conducting safety tests. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 26 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience verifying proper operation of safety devices + Your experience conducting safety tests. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 27 WORK BEHAVIOR 9 – DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS OPERATING PROCEDURES Develops and implements new or updated utility plant operating and safety procedures to increase operational efficiency and safety precautions. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience developing new or updated utility plant operating procedures in order to increase operational efficiency and safety precautions. I was responsible for implementing the procedures I developed. + B. I have experience implementing operating or safety procedures that someone else developed or updated in order to increase operational efficiency and safety precautions. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 28 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience developing new or updated utility plant procedures. + Your experience implementing new or updated utility plant procedures. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 29 WORK BEHAVIOR 10 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Prepares written or technical documents pertaining to departmental policies and procedures as well as requisitions, specifications, and justifications for purchase of equipment. Prepares daily and monthly records of boiler plant operations and costs of all phases of boiler plant operations. Responsible for Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filing, reports, and record keeping. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience preparing information in written format. I was responsible for the final document of the document or report. + B. I have experience preparing information in written format. Someone else was responsible for the final content of the report using the information I gathered. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 30 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience preparing information in written format. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 31 WORK BEHAVIOR 11 – CONDUCTS INSPECTIONS Conducts required inspections of boilers, auxiliary machinery, and piping systems to determine if repairs are needed. Inspects all work performed by outside contractors. Makes recommendations for parts, supplies, and further repairs as needed. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience conducting inspections of utility plant boilers, machinery, and systems. I was responsible for coordinating repairs and ensuring the repairs were completed. + B. I have experience conducting inspections of utility plant boilers, machinery, and systems. Someone else was responsible for coordinating repairs based on my inspections. + C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 32 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer where you gained this experience. + Your experience inspecting utility plant boilers, machinery, and systems. + Your specific duties and level of responsibility. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov