Reference #: 4404795 THE POSITION Are you a highly motivated welder who enjoys teaching others your expertise? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI), Frackville is seeking a Corrections Welding Trade Instructor to join our team. The purpose of this position is to supervise and instruct inmates in a structured classroom with on-the-job training in the welding trade. If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting public service career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Correction Welding Trade Instructor for the DOC, you are responsible for shop instruction and on-the-job training of inmates assigned to the welding shop of SCI Frackville.

Duties include the responsibility of supervising and providing care, custody, and control of inmates. You are provided instruction to include the standard practices, methods, and procedures of the welding trade. This includes the use of arc, gas, tack welding, and the techniques of silver soldering and brazing procedures. You also plan and assign work to inmates receiving welding training, review and inspect work in progress, and complete all welding as required for the maintenance repairs of all steel and metal work throughout the plant. In addition, you are responsible for keeping and maintaining repair records, training progress, inventory, wage, and attendance records.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40-hour work week Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55 Salary: 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). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please 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: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or ther 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.