Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About The Adjutant General's Office : 

The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.

Role Overview : 

You will serve to act in “responsible charge” for the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. You may have daily to occasional contact with IDOC crews to direct work assignments. Work is performed inside and outside on 800 acres of grounds with an excess of sixty-five buildings and structures to be maintained. Exposure to hazardous conditions i.e. fumes, asbestos, hot pipes, vapors, insects, rodents, chemicals, grease, electric shock, powered machinery, heights, crawl spaces, tunnels, deep ditches, and inclement weather is common. Safety goggles, safety shoes, hardhats, ear protection, gloves, welding helmet/gloves, face mask, and cold weather clothes are required to perform some duties due to possible injury from hazardous conditions. Work is performed in a simulated urban warfare training environment. You may be expected to participate as a component of the simulated urban warfare, terrorist, or homeland security training operations.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $37,648.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties:

• Operate the water treatment plant including the operation of pumps, pipes, and valves.
• Conduct daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual testing on raw and treated water in accordance with appropriate Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) regulations.
• Determine and applies the appropriate chemicals used to treat water.
• Make process control or system integrity decisions about water quality or quantity that affect the health of the population served.
• Maintain the records of testing results, valves and hydrant locations, distribution system maps, maintenance logs, and completes various reports as required by IDEM.
• Perform checks, preventive maintenance, and repairs of pumps, pipes, valves, and equipment.
• Develop an emergency or contingency plan for natural and human-induced disasters.
• Issue public notices when contaminate levels or water samples exceed maximum levels.
• Flush and perform maintenance facility water hydrants semi-annually.
• Must comply with the continuing education renewal requirements for the waste treatment certification.
• Assist in building maintenance throughout the training site to include minor and emergency repairs of plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Comply with all appropriate protective and safety requirements in the performance of duties including, but not limited to use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); handling, storage and mixing of hazardous materials according to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS); confined spaces; and complying with safety requirements in the use of tools, equipment, etc.;
• Perform grounds maintenance work including, but not limited to mowing, trimming, fertilizing, leaf removal, trash pick-up, snow and ice removal, and minor repair of parking areas, roads, and walks.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. 

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: 

• Must have a GED or High School Diploma with the educational skills necessary to make simple computations with fractions and decimals; read a linear scale; calculate volumes of simple shapes; and make simple computations of multiplication and division.
• Must have or able to obtain an IDEM Grade WT 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification and Grade DSM Water Distribution System Operator Certification.
• Ability to interpret service manuals and work orders and submit written reports.
• Considerable understanding of the basic principles of science and sanitation.
• Ability to make decisions regarding the daily operational activities.
• Ability to interpret chemical and bacteriological sample reports.
• Ability to perform and interpret a variety of laboratory tests and to adjust equipment as needed.
• Effective communication skills. 
• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation. 

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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