Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00231558	Description Activated On: 11/5/2024 1:40:59 PM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

This position supervises and instructs inmates in a structured classroom and on-the-job training program in the electronics trade at SCI Laurel Highlands. This work is performed to ensure the efficient operation of the facility and provide vocational training to inmates.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

70% Provides classroom and on-the-job training and instruction to inmates, which includes the standard practices, methods, and procedures of the electronics trade involving the maintenance and repair of various electronic, electrical, and mechanical devices used in the electronics, radio, and television repair or broadcast industry. Conducts classroom training through the delivery of an appropriate curriculum of the trade. Maintains order and discipline of inmates during work assignments and classroom instruction. Maintains documentation of all inmate training progress, attendance, and assignment details. Oversees and directs inmate work crews in completing electronics work orders as part of the on-the-job training provided. Plans and assigns daily inmate schedules and inspects completed work assignments.

10% Issues and inventories all materials and tools used during the classroom training and while completing on-the-job work assignments. Conducts searches to ensure that all materials and tools are accounted for.

10% Determines materials and tools needed to complete electronics work assignments. Submits purchase requests for materials and tools as necessary.

10% Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates
2. Apply physical force and intervention when appropriate and necessary
3. Instruct and oversee inmates in the standard principles and practices of the electronics trade
4. Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp
5. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels
6. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking
7. Work all shifts and posts as required by operational necessities and emergencies
8. Work mandatory overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification
9. Maintain regular and reliable attendance
10. Use and maintain various equipment and tools used in the electronics trade
11. Operate basic office equipment
12. Properly wear all portions of assigned uniform
13. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
14. Establish and maintain effective working relationships
15. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet)
16. Visually observe inmates’ activities
17. Administer emergency medical assistance to inmates and staff
18. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing
19. Travel as required

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Analyzes minor situations and problems and provides appropriate solution. You will advise your supervisor of any problems or any situation that you need further instruction and direction.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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