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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Somerset in Somerset, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4547004 THE POSITION Are you a skilled mechanic interested in sharing your talent with others? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is seeking a highly motivated Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor. This position gives you the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of inmates at our facility by educating them in a trade that may allow them to thrive in a meaningful career upon release. Bring your talent and ambition to our facility and make your career aspirations a reality!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will provide organized on-the-job training and shop instruction for the vocational training of inmates in the automotive mechanic trade. Work involves the close supervision and instruction of inmates through classroom training and work assignments. This includes being responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates during training and work assignments.
Work is received in the form of work orders which may be accompanied by diagrams, charts, sketches, and schematics. You will have the opportunity to independently determine procedures, tools, equipment, and materials to be used by inmates in carrying out assignments. Work includes performing preventative maintenance, completing repairs, as well as maintaining use and service records for the facilities vehicle and equipment fleet to ensure they are maintained in a safe and operable condition in a manner consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the Maintenance Department. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by a technical or administrative supervisor through conferences, reports, and inspection of completed assignments in accordance with industry and trade competency standards.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Work hours are 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Salary: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). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. Note: This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50/55. * REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY*
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of experience in the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and replacement of various components and systems used in automobiles, trucks, or construction or heavy equipment; or Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the automotive mechanic trade; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the automotive mechanic trade. Special Requirements: You must possess an active Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate issued by an approved provider. You must possess an active motor vehicle license, which is not under suspension. This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic Certification for Class C vehicles and Class 7. 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 Requirements: 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 t e position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 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.aspxand 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 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.
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.