Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI Chester

Overview

THE POSITION Are you a highly motivated electrician who would enjoy sharing your specialized skill set with others? As an Electrical Trade Instructor for the Department of Corrections, you will inspire learning and support positive change. This role gives you the chance to teach practical electrical skills in a structured and supportive setting. You will help guide inmates toward productive futures by sharing knowledge and fostering discipline.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys teaching and making a difference in the community.

This position focuses on providing classroom and hands-on instruction in the electrical trade while maintaining order and supporting daily work activities. As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Classroom Instruction:
  Deliver electrical trade lessons and guide learning through structured teaching methods.
• Hands-On Training:
  Lead on-the-job training that involves electrical installation, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Work Crew Oversight:
  Direct inmate work crews and inspect completed assignments for accuracy and safety.
• Material Management:
  Issue, track, and monitor tools and materials used during training and work assignments.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain detailed documentation of training progress, attendance, and work activities.
• Safety Enforcement:
  Ensure safe practices and maintain discipline during all training and work activities.

• 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
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Salary:
  Starting annual salary of $51,868.00 for new Commonwealth employees; higher salary may be established per the applicable collective bargaining agreement
• Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for notices

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the electrical trade.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on Residency Guidelines, follow the link provided in the original posting.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Eligibility must be demonstrated on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you claim education in supplemental questions, attach college transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable).
• Submit your application by the posting closing date. Late applications or required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
• All materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation only; their use to misrepresent information or during interviews is not permitted. See the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for details.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more, visit the linked resources in the original posting.

• 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. It 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as the exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.
• Your score is based on the information provided on your application and in response to the supplemental…