Reference #: 4661580
THE POSITIONWould you like an opportunity to share your knowledge of electrical work with Pennsylvania inmates to assist them in learning a trade? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette is actively seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who enjoys teaching. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the DOC invites you to apply to become a part of our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor, your primary responsibility will be for the instruction of inmates in the practices, methods, and procedures of the electrical trade at a journeyman level by demonstration, explanation, and close supervision during training and work assignments.You will be instructing inmates both through text book and hands-on training on the methods and procedures of repair and new construction of both low and high voltage circuitry. This includes lighting, power outlets, conduit, underground circuits, switch boxes, breaker panels, switchgear, transformers, motors, electrical appliances, and generators. You will be responsible for planning and assigning work to inmates receiving electrical trade instruction. You will assist inmates at all levels of training, both through communication and hands-on demonstration, as well as reviewing and inspecting work in progress and upon completion for adherence to standards of the electrical trade.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment (40-hour work week)
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $48,425.00 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings; or
Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the electrical trade.Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.How to Apply:
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).
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 an 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.
