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THE POSITION

Are you a skilled welder who is interested in making a difference in your career? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated Corrections Welding Trade Instructor to join our team. In this role, you will supervise and instruct inmate workers in the successful completion of welding work assignments at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion. If you are enthusiastic about helping inmates gain practical skills for their return to society, we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will oversee and direct inmate work crews in completing welding work orders. Your responsibilities will include planning and assigning daily schedules for inmates, as well as inspecting finished assignments. You will provide training and instruction covering the standard practices, methods, and procedures of the welding trade, encompassing the use of arc, gas, and tack welding techniques. Additionally, you will conduct classroom training, deliver a structured curriculum in the trade, and record inmate training progress, attendance, and assignment details.

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; work days to be determined. 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). 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • Four years of experience in arc and gas welding of various components or structural frameworks; or
  • Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the welding trade; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the welding 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 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 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Te ecommunications 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.