Reference #: 4337628THE POSITIONStart the next chapter of your career! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections  is actively seeking a devoted and resourceful Carpentry Trade Instructor. This is journeyman-level carpentry trades work in the vocational training of inmates housed at the institution. If you have relevant experience and would like to make a difference in your community, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Carpentry Trade Instructor, you will provide on-the-job training and shop instruction for the vocational training of inmates in the carpentry trade. Work involves the instruction in the practices, methods, and procedures of the trade by demonstration, explanation, and close supervision during training and work assignments. You will utilize proper carpentry skills and knowledge of teaching practices to insure proper installation and operation.

　　You will instruct and assist inmates in the installation and maintenance (including preventative maintenance) of floors, windows, roofs, locks, screens, spouting, and other wooden structures and equipment that pertain to the carpentry trade. You will plan, assign, inspect, and review their work in progress and upon completion for adherence to trade standards. Additionally, you will issue and collect tools, supplies, and materials required by inmate workers and requisition materials, supplies, and equipment.

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　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 40 hours per weekWork 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. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $48,425 (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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Five years of experience in general construction or finish carpentry; orCompletion of an approved apprenticeship in the carpentry trade; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the carpentry 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 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.

　　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.