Reference #: 4576253 THE POSITION Are you an innovative painter interested in an opportunity to encourage and help facilitate the rehabilitation of inmates? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion is currently seeking a creative and highly-motivated Corrections Painting Trade Instructor with a passion for teaching. If you have the required experience and wish to explore a fulfilling career where you can share your skills, we want you to join our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Painting Trade Instructor for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for providing on-the-job training and shop instruction to inmates regarding the practices, methods, and procedures of the painting trade. This includes demonstrating and explaining the methods, procedures, materials, and tools used in hanging wall paper and vinyl wall coverings, as well as providing instruction on coating, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining various surfaces. You will be responsible for providing supervision, security, and custody for inmates assigned to work detail, ensuring order and discipline is maintained.

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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. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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 mixing and applying paint, stain, and other finishes to a variety of building surfaces; or Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the painting trade; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the painting trade.

Other Requirements: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania is required. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand 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). 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 atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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 core 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.

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