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Embark on an exciting adventure while using your experience in testing and repairing electronic equipment in a new and rewarding way! The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette is seeking an enthusiastic Corrections Electronics Trade Instructor to become part of our team! In this role, you will instruct, coach, and educate inmates in the field of electronics. Apply today and share your expertise to teach inmates valuable skills for use upon their release! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will supervise and instruct inmates in a structured classroom and on-the-job training in the electronics trade. This will include the standard practices, methods, and procedures of the electronics trade involving the maintenance and repair of various electronic, electrical, and mechanical devices used in the electronics, radio, and television repair or broadcast industry. As an instructor, you will conduct classroom training by delivering an appropriate curriculum and maintain documentation of training progress and assignment details. You will be expected to maintain order and discipline of inmates during work assignments and classroom instruction. You will also oversee inmate work crews in completing electronics work orders and completed assignments. 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 hours per week * Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. * This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. * Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. * Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (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 & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: * Three years of experience in the testing and repair of electronic equipment; or * An equivalent combination of experience and training. 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 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 ************************************************ 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. 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We 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 Planning We 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 Balance We 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 Culture We 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 Perks Sometimes, 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 visit ********************* and click on the benefits box. * Eligibility rules apply. 01 How many years of full-time experience in the testing and repair of electronic equipment do you possess? * A. 3 years or more * B. 2 but less than 3 years * C. 1 but less than 2 years * D. Less than 1 year * E. None 02 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. 03 How much college coursework have you completed in electrical systems, electronics, or a closely related field such as set-up, repair and integration of programmable logic controls, IT systems, electro-mechanical controls, or audio/video communications systems? 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting ********************* and clicking the Evaluation Services link. * A. 120 credits or more * B. 90 but less than 120 credits * C. 60 but less than 90 credits * D. 30 but less than 60 credits * E. Less than 30 credits * F. None 04 Have you completed post-high school vocational training in electrical systems, electronics, or a closely related field such as set-up, repair and integration of programmable logic controls, IT systems, electro-mechanical controls, or audio/video communications systems? 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 a 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting ********************* and clicking the Evaluation Services link. * Yes * No 05 If you are claiming post-high school training in the above question, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. * Training Source * Credits/Clock Hours 06 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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our FAQ page. * Yes 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING Provides vocational training in the electronics 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 electronic controls, paging equipment, intercoms, control relays, door position switches, cameras, cables, and video equipment 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 Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have provided vocational training in the electronics trades in a classroom, shop, or work environment on the inspection, installation, electronic testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of various types of equipment such as electronic controls, paging equipment, intercoms, control relays, door position switches, cameras, cables, and video equipment, 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 electronics trades practices, procedures, and methods of the inspection, installation, electronic testing, preventive maintenance, and repair of various types of equipment such as electronic controls, paging equipment, intercoms, control relays, door position switches, cameras, cables, and video equipment, 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 electronics trade involving testing and repair of electronic equipment, AND I have used standard equipment and tools associated with the trade. * D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * The environment in which you trained (classroom, shop, on-the-job or combination thereof). * The subject(s) you trained and method of instruction. * Your specific duties and responsibilities. 09 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 electronics trade standards. Discusses work results with individuals to provide feedback; provides assistance to individuals when corrective action is necessary for the work to meet electronics trade standards; and documents individuals' progress in the vocational training program. Levels of Performance Select 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 electronics 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 electronics 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 electronics trade standards; AND I have provided feedback to others in order to assist them in understanding electronics trade standards. * C. I have NEVER assigned work to others or reviewed work. 10 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * Your level of responsibility in the allocation of work. * Your specific duties and responsibilities. 11 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 Performance Select 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. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * Your specific duties and responsibilities relating to replenishment of inventory levels. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website ****************************