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Reference #: 4529794 THE POSITION Are you a skilled automotive mechanic who is ready to teach others the trade? Does the opportunity to improve inmates' employability upon reintegration into their communities sound like a rewarding career move? If you said yes,  State Correctional Institution (SCI) Benner Township is looking for you! Make a lasting impact on the inmate population by joining our dynamic team.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor, your goal is to teach inmates valuable skills they can take with them when they transition back into society. You will provide structured vocational training in the automotive mechanic trade and closely supervise inmates during classroom and on-the-job training. Work is assigned through work orders, which may include accompanying diagrams, charts, sketches, and schematics. You will independently determine the procedures, tools, equipment, and materials to be used by inmates in carrying out assignments, and you can expect to be responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates during training and work assignments. Take your automotive experience to the next level with the Department of Corrections!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40-hours per week Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Employees new to the Commonwealth will start at the minimum salary listed. This position is eligible for retirement at age 50/55. 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 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: All positions require an active Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate issued by an approved provider. All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license. This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection certification and an active Pennsylvania Class 7 Inspection Mechanic certification for class C vehicles and any other class of vehicles used in the facility.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.