Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI Fayette

Reference #: 4582200

THE POSITIONDo you possess electrical skills and would like to share your knowledge of the trade with others? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette is seeking a highly motivated electrician that enjoys teaching to join our team as a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor. As an instructor, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of incarcerated individuals through education and training. Work with us in assisting individuals make a successful reentry back into the community.DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible 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. Responsibilities will include planning and assigning work to inmates receiving electrical trade instruction and assisting inmates at all levels of training both through communication and hands on demonstration. You will have the opportunity to review and inspect work in progress and upon completion for adherence to standards of the electrical trade.If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting public service career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position 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, with 30-minute lunch.

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 (before taxes).

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

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 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.

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 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 [email protected] 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.