Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI Pine Grove

Full Job Description

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to share your expertise in electrical installation and maintenance with a varied group of individuals?

The Department of Corrections is on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor to join our team.

In this position, you will teach inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Pine Grove about the electrical trade.

Apply now to be part of a committed team that equips inmates with valuable skills for their future after release!

Requirements

As a Corrections Electrical Trades Instructor with the Department of Corrections, your role will involve teaching inmates the essential practices and techniques of the electrical trade at a journeyman level. This will be achieved through a combination of demonstrations, explanations, and close supervision during both training sessions and work assignments. You will provide instruction using both textbooks and hands-on training, covering the repair and construction of low and high voltage systems, including lighting, power outlets, conduit, underground circuits, switch boxes, breaker panels, switchgear, transformers, motors, electrical appliances, and generators. Additionally, you will plan and assign tasks to inmates, assist them at various training levels through effective communication and practical demonstrations, and review their work to ensure it meets the standards of the electrical trade.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

Additional 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.