Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor - SCI Benner Township

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Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor - SCI Benner Township

Salary

$48,425.00 - $95,536.00 Annually

Location

Centre County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-82762-98850

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR BEN Mntnc

Opening Date

04/26/2024

Closing Date

5/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98850

Position Number

50368025

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO37

Bureau / Division Code

00117200

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections, SCI Benner Township

Worksite Address

301 Institution Drive

City

Bellefonte, PA

Zip Code

16823

Contact Name

Corleen Schmucker

Contact Phone

717.562.5736

Contact Email

cschmucker@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Start the next chapter of your plumbing career! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) at State Correctional Institute (SCI) Benner Township is actively seeking a devoted and passionate person, who is knowledgeable in the plumbing trade, to be part of a dedicated maintenance team and provide guidance to inmate students.

If you want to use your plumbing experience to help inmates develop valuable and marketable skills, we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor, y ou will provide on-the-job and shop instruction for the vocational training of inmates in the areas of general and preventative plumbing maintenance, as well as the installation of new plumbing fixtures and equipment. You will plan and assign work to inmates receiving plumbing training, and review as well as inspect work in progress and upon completion. You will also determine which tools are needed for each project and maintain an inventory of all necessary materials and supplies.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50368025) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

• 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).

• 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:

• Five years of experience in the inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, and installation of pipes, fittings, and fixtures used in heating, water, and drainage systems ;or

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the plumbing trade; or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the plumbing trade.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 willnotbe 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.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

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Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in the plumbing trade?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "Yes", please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box.

  03

  How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, and installation of pipes, fittings, and fixtures used in heating, water, and drainage systems?

• A. 5 years or more

• B. 4 but less than 5 years

• C. 3 but less than 4 years

• D. 2 but less than 3 years

• E. 1 but less than 2 years

• F. Less than 1 year

• G. None

  04

  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 experiencemustalso 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.

  05

  Do you possess at least one year of full-time journey level work in the plumbing trade?

• Yes

• No

  06

  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 experiencemustalso 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.

  07

  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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

  08

  WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAININGProvides vocational training in the plumbing trade in a classroom, shop, or during work assignments. Teaches the practices, procedures, and methods of the installation, construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of plumbing systems including: distribution systems for hot and cold water, drainage systems, heating systems, fire sprinkling systems, and building plumbing and drainage systems by explaining, demonstrating, and through the practical application in the use of various types of equipment such as drill drain machines, cable drain machines, pipe threaders, and soldering torches; and various hand tools such as wrenches and hammers.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have provided vocational training in the plumbing trade in a classroom, shop, or work environment, on the installation, construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of various plumbing systems including: distribution systems for hot and cold water, drainage systems, heating systems, fire sprinkling systems, and building plumbing and drainage systems, AND I have instructed in the use of various types of equipment such as drill drain machines, cable drain machines, pipe threaders, and soldering torches.

• B. I have provided on-the-job-training to others in the plumbing trade, on the installation, construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of various plumbing systems including: distribution systems for hot and cold water, drainage systems, heating systems, fire sprinkling systems, and building plumbing and drainage systems, AND I have instructed in the use of various types of equipment such as drill drain machines, cable drain machines, pipe threaders, and soldering torches.

• C. I have experience in the plumbing trade involving the installation, construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of plumbing systems including: distribution systems for hot and cold water, drainage systems, heating systems, fire sprinkling systems, and building plumbing and drainage systems, AND I have used various types of equipment such as drill drain machines, cable drain machines, pipe threaders, and soldering torches.

• D. My experience in the plumbing trade does not include the above work.

  09

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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), if applicable.

• The subject(s) you trained and method of instruction, if applicable.

• Your specific duties and responsibilities.

  10

  WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ASSIGNS AND REVIEWS WORKAssigns 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 plumbing trade standards. Discusses work results with individuals to provide feedback; provides assistance to individuals when corrective action is necessary for the work to meet plumbing trade standards; and documents individuals' progress in the vocational training program.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that 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 plumbing 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 plumbing 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 plumbing trade standards; AND I have provided feedback to others in order to assist them in understanding plumbing trade standards.

• C. I have NEVER assigned work to others or reviewed work.

  11

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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.

  12

  WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – MAINTAINS INVENTORYMaintains adequate inventory levels of parts, material, tools, and other supplies to support training or maintenance requirements, and prepares requisitions to replenish same.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that 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.

  13

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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 related to replenishment of inventory levels.

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov