Vocational Trainer 2024-02971

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Vocational Trainer 2024-02971

Salary

$24.78 Hourly

Location

Lusk, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-02971

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Central Office

Opening Date

12/13/2024

Closing Date

1/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ETVT07

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Come join the Wyoming Department of Corrections Womens Center in Lusk. We are seeking a Vocational Trainerwho will supervise a crew of inmate workers, providing daily training and instruction for the Correctional Industries Specialty Sewing Shop and Specialty Products Industries at the Wyoming Women's Center. The qualified candidate is responsible for the general oversight of the shop and its operations which include manufacturing quality sewn products to meet customer needs in accordance with established deadlines. This position is also responsible for projecting, ordering, and inventory of raw materials and finished goods, and hiring and training inmate workers.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections contributes to public safety by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management while actively providing offenders opportunities to become law-abiding citizens.

Human ResourceContact:Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov / 307-777-6136

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Administers and interprets vocational and pre-vocational evaluations.

• Provides meaningful and productive hands-on classroom training on a vocation or trade.

• Develop training objectives, standards, lesson guides, study materials, checklists, and other essential items to ensure quality training meets the needs of students/inmates.

• Facilitates workshops and other meetings to evaluate department policies and procedures.

• Supervises and provides training for tutors.

• Administers testing for students/inmates.

• Maintains education files, following departmental regulations.

• Instruct clients and staff in training program methods and data collection.

• Attends professional development related to subject areas.

• Adheres to state, facility, and federal guidelines related to student/inmate education programs.

• Supervises and manages day-to-day functions of Vocational and Industries programs, shop data, product lines, and inventory levels.

• Utilizes quality control processes to ensure the finished goods meet specifications.

• Tracks and monitors floor production.

• Works within established budgets and monitors revenues and expenses for the cost account center.

• Completes and tracks production-related reports, weekly reports, production scheduling, inventory usage, and monthly inventories and tracks items being shipped.

• Team projects.

• Participate in WBI Sales, make sales calls, customer contacts, and deliver products.

• Attends professional development related to subject areas.

• Adheres to state, facility, and federal student/inmate education program guidelines.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those with 2-4 years of experience in industrial production, industrial manufacturing, supervisory, and knowledge of textile manufacturing and knowledge in textile manufacturing, embroidering, sewing, or manufacturing industries.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, and techniques of a vocational trade.

• Knowledge of basic principles of education, psychology, human development, and counseling techniques.

• Knowledge of job coaching techniques, record keeping and data collection, employment counseling and direction, and quality assurance.

• Knowledge of quality control standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Vocational Training Technician

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Vocational Training Technician

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floor for extended periods of time.

• May be required to lift items in excess of 20 pounds.

• Must be able to lift or retrieve items, move materials and boxes from overhead locations or shelves onto, or off of, vehicles, in and out of storage areas outside the main building

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.

• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.

• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, and drug test prior to appointment.

• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.

• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.

• Please visit our website at: http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental Information

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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