THE POSITION

Are you a highly energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a passion for teaching? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill is seeking a highly motivated masonry to join our team of professionals as a Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor.

If you have the required experience and have a desire to help inmates in becoming skilled in a trade, the DOC wants you to apply today!      

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for the instruction of inmates in the practices, methods, and procedures of the masonry trade at a journeyman level by demonstration, explanation, and close supervision during training and work assignments.   You will be responsible for instructing inmates in the masonry trade using diagrams, charts, illustrations, manuals, and blueprints. You will be demonstrating and explaining the methods, procedures, materials, and tools used in the installation, construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces to include walls, floors, doors, partitions, steps, foundation, ramps, walks, roads, curbs, chimneys, and storm drains. You will also be reviewing and inspecting work in progress and upon completion for adherence to standards of the masonry trade.   Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.  

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 paid lunch period.
• 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:

• Four years of experience in laying brick, blocks, and other types of building materials, and binding with mortar to construct or repair walls; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the masonry trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the masonry trade.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• 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 stat 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/test *once *for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.