<p>THE POSITION</p> <p>Are you skilled in automotive mechanics and interested in using your expertise to help inmates learn a valuable trade during their incarceration? The Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual who enjoys teaching to join our team as a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals build skills that can positively change the direction of their lives. If you have the required experience and are looking for a rewarding career in automotive mechanic instruction, the Department of Corrections encourages you to apply.</p> <p>DESCRIPTION OF WORK</p> <p>An employee in this position provides structured on-the-job training and shop instruction to inmates in the automotive mechanic trade, with the goal of building vocational skills that support employability upon reentry into the community. Work involves closely supervising and instructing inmates during classroom sessions, hands-on training, and assigned shop tasks. Employees are responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates throughout all training and work activities.</p> <p>Assignments are typically received through work orders, which may include diagrams, charts, sketches, or schematics. Employees independently determine the appropriate procedures, tools, equipment, and materials that inmates will use to complete these assignments. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by a technical or administrative supervisor through conferences, reports, and inspections of completed work to ensure compliance with industry and trade competency standards.</p> <p>Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.</p> <p>Work Schedule and Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Full-time employment, 40 hours per week </li><li>Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. </li><li>This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. </li><li>Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. </li><li>Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (before taxes). </li><li>You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Four years of experience in the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and replacement of various components and systems used in automobiles, trucks, or construction or heavy equipment; or </li><li>Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the automotive mechanic trade; or </li><li>An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the automotive mechanic trade. </li></ul> <p>Special Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>This position requires possession of an active Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate issued by an approved provider. </li><li>This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license. </li><li>This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection Certification. </li><li>This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic Certification for Class C vehicles and Class 7. </li></ul> <p>Other Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations. </li><li>Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. </li><li>You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. </li><li>You must be able to perform essential job functions. </li></ul> <p>Legal Requirement:</p> <ul> <li>You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply:</p> <ul> <li>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). </li><li>Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. </li><li>Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. </li><li>All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review theGuidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekersfor additional information. </li></ul> <p>Veterans:</p> <ul> <li>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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. </li></ul> <p>Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):</p> <ul> <li>711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EXAMINATION INFORMATION</p> <ul> <li> <p>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).</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is valid for this specific posting only.</p> </li><li> <p>You must provide complete and accurate information or:</p> </li><li> <p>your score may be lower than deserved.</p> </li><li> <p>you may be disqualified.</p> </li><li> <p>You may only apply/test once for this posting.</p> </li><li> <p>Your results will be provided via email.</p> </li></ul> <p>Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!</p> <p>See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.</p> <p>Health & Wellness</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Compensation & Financial Planning</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Work/Life Balance</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Values and Culture</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Employee Perks</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility rules apply. </li></ul> <p>01</p> <p>Special Requirement - Do you possess an active Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate issued by an approved provider?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the certification number and expiration date. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.</p> <p>03</p> <p>Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <p>05</p> <p>How many years of full-time experience do you possess in the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and replacement of various components and systems used in automobiles, trucks, or construction or heavy equipment?</p> <ul> <li>4 years or more </li><li>3 but less than 4 years </li><li>2 but less than 3 years </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>None </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in the automotive mechanic trade?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>07</p> <p>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 experience must also 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.</p> <p>08</p> <p>Have you completed one or more years of full-time journey-level work in the automotive mechanic trade?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>no </li></ul> <p>09</p> <p>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 experience must also 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.</p> <p>10</p> <p>Special Requirement - Do you possess an active Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection certification?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>11</p> <p>If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the certification number and expiration date. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.</p> <p>12</p> <p>Special Requirement - Do you possess an active Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic certification for Class C vehicles and Class 7?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>13</p> <p>If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the certification number and expiration date. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.</p> <p>14</p> <p>INSTRUCTIONS: 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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.</p> <p>If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li></ul> <p>15</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING Provides vocational training in the automotive mechanic trade in a classroom, shop, or during work assignments. Teaches the practices, procedures, and methods of the inspection, repair, and overhaul of a variety of automotive equipment by explaining and demonstrating the use of various materials, tools, diagrams, charts, and technical manuals. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have provided VOCATIONAL training in the automotive mechanic trade in a classroom, shop, or in a work environment on the practices, procedures, and methods of the inspection, repair, and overhaul of a variety of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, buses, construction equipment, motorized farm, and lawn equipment; AND I have instructed in the use of various materials, tools, diagrams, charts, and technical manuals. </li><li>B. I have provided training to others in the automotive mechanic trade on the practices, procedures, and methods of the inspection, repair, and overhaul of a variety of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, buses, construction equipment, motorized farm, and lawn equipment; AND I have instructed in the use of various materials, tools, diagrams, charts and technical manuals. </li><li>C. I have experience in the automotive mechanic trade involving inspection, repair, and overhaul of a variety of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, buses, construction equipment, motorized farm, and lawn equipment; AND I have used standard equipment and tools associated with the trade. </li><li>D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>16</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>The environment in which you trained (classroom, shop, on-the-job, or combination thereof). </li><li>The subject(s) you trained and method of instruction. </li><li>Your specific duties and responsibilities. </li></ul> <p>17</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ASSIGNS AND REVIEWS WORK Assigns 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 automotive mechanic trade standards. Discusses work results with individuals to provide feedback; provides assistance to individuals when corrective action is necessary for the work to meet automotive mechanic trade standards; and documents individuals' progress in the vocational training program. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have independently determined the nature of the task to be performed and have assigned work to others; have issued tools, equipment, and material required; and have supervised, monitored, and inspected work in progress or completed work for adherence to automotive mechanic trade standards. I have also provided feedback and assistance when corrective action is necessary. </li><li>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. I have monitored work in progress for adherence to automotive mechanic trade standards; AND I have provided feedback to others in order to assist them in understanding automotive mechanic trade standards. </li><li>C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>18</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>Your level of responsibility in the allocation of work. </li><li>Your specific duties and responsibilities. </li></ul> <p>19</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - MAINTAINS INVENTORY Maintains adequate inventory levels of parts, material, tools, and other supplies to support training or maintenance requirements. Prepares requisitions to replenish inventory as needed. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have monitored inventory levels of parts, materials, tools, and other supplies to support training or maintenance requirements and replenished inventory as necessary. </li><li>B. I have monitored inventory levels of parts, materials, tools, and other supplies and have informed the proper individual when inventory needed to be ordered. </li><li>C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>20</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. </li><li>Your specific duties and responsibilities relating to replenishment of inventory levels. </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</p> <p>Address 613 North Street</p> <p>Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120</p> <p>Website http://www.employment.pa.gov</p>