Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI DallasPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4547536) ApplyCorrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI DallasSalary$48,425.00 - $95,536.00 AnnuallyLocation Luzerne County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-86994-98970DepartmentDepartment of CorrectionsDivisionCR DAL MntncOpening Date06/20/2024Closing Date7/3/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code98970Position Number00109218UnionPSCOABargaining UnitH1Pay GroupCO37Bureau / Division Code00112620Bureau / DivisionState Correctional Institution at DallasWorksite Address1000 Follies RoadCityDallas, PennsylvaniaZip Code18612Contact NameTreina BrinkleyContact [email protected]
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THE POSITIONAre you experienced and skilled in the electrical field? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Dallas is seeking a highly motivated electrician that enjoys teaching to join our dedicated team as a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor. Bring your specialized skill set to the Department of Corrections and make a positive impact teaching valuable trade skills to incarcerated individuals. Apply with us today. DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs 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. You will be responsible for planning and assigning work to inmates receiving electrical trade instruction and to be able to assist inmates at all levels of training both through communication and hands on demonstration and reviewing and inspecting work in progress and upon completion for adherence to standards of the electrical trade. Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00109218) . 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.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Salary:Candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $48,425 (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 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 Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.
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 [email protected] .
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) !Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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 How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings?
5 or more years
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
None to less than 1 year
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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.
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Have you completed an apprenticeship in the electrical trade as approved by the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council in the Department of Labor and Industry?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide where you completed your apprenticeship. If "No", type N/A in the box below.
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Do you possess college coursework or post high school vocational training in the electrical trade?
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 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.
Yes
No
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Do you possess one year or more of full-time journey level work in the electrical trade?
Yes
No
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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 experience must also 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.
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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 willnotbe 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 question 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 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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Provides vocational training in the electrical trade in a classroom, shop, or during work assignments. Teaches the practices, procedures, and methods of the inspection, installation, electronic testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of above and underground electrical systems, building electrical systems, lighting systems, switch boxes and transformers, motors, generators, and electrical appliances by explaining, demonstrating and through the practical application of use of various electronic measuring devices, various hand tools and the interpretation of electronic schematics.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have provided vocational training in the electrical trade in a classroom, shop, or in a work environment on the practices, procedures, and methods of the inspection, installation, electronic testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of various systems and equipment such as above and underground electrical systems, building electrical systems, lighting systems, switch boxes and transformers, motors, generators, and electrical appliances, AND I have instructed in the use of various electronic measuring devices, various hand tools and the interpretation of electronic schematics.
B. I have provided training to others in the electrical trade on the practices, procedures, and methods of the inspection, installation, electronic testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of various systems and equipment such as above and underground electrical systems, building electrical systems, lighting systems, switch boxes and transformers, motors, generators, and electrical appliances, AND I have instructed in the use of various electronic measuring devices, various hand tools and the interpretation of electronic schematics.
C. I have experience in the electrical trade involving inspection, installation, electronic testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of above and underground electrical systems, building electrical systems, lighting systems, switch boxes and transformers, motors, generators, and electrical appliances, AND I have used standard equipment and tools associated with the trade.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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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(s) where you gained this experience.
The environment in which you trained (classroom, shop, on-the-job or combination thereof).
The subjects you trained and method of instruction.
Your specific duties and responsibilities.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ASSIGNS AND REVIEWS WORK
Assigns work by using independent judgment to determine the nature of the work and the proper tools, equipment, and materials needed to carry out the training or work assignments. Explains work assignments in a clear and concise manner to convey the desired outcome of the work performed. Issues tools, equipment and material required; and supervises, monitors, and inspects work in progress and completed work for adherence to electrical trade standards. Discusses work results with individuals to provide feedback; provides assistance to individuals when corrective action is necessary for the work to meet electrical trade standards; and documents individuals' progress in the vocational training program.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have independently determined the nature of the task to be performed and have assigned work to others by explaining the assignment with regard to the desired outcome; have issued tools, equipment and material required; and have supervised, monitored, and inspected work in progress or completed work for adherence to electrical trade standards; AND I have provided feedback to others regarding their work, and have provided assistance when corrective action is necessary for their work to meet electrical trade standards.
B. I have ensured others understood the nature of the work to be performed and that they have been issued the appropriate tools, equipment and material for their work assignments, and I have monitored work in progress for adherence to electrical trade standards; AND I have provided feedback to others in order to assist them in understanding electrical trade standards.
C. I have NEVER assigned work to others or reviewed work.
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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(s) where you gained this experience.
Your level of responsibility in the allocation of work.
Your specific duties and responsibilities.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – MAINTAINS INVENTORY
Maintains adequate inventory levels of parts, material, tools, and other supplies to support training or maintenance requirements, and prepares requisitions to replenish same.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have monitored inventory levels of parts, tools, and other supplies to support training or maintenance requirements and replenished as necessary.
B. I have monitored inventory levels of parts, material, tools, and other supplies and have informed the proper individual when replenishment is necessary.
C. I have NEVER monitored or maintained inventory.
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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(s) where you gained this experience.
Your specific duties and responsibilities relating to replenishment of inventory levels.
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