What are the responsibilities and job description for the CORRECTIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINER position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
CORRECTIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINER
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $56,689.20 to $83,666.16 PAY GRADE: 32
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Corrections
Division: Northern
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 05.225
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 53018
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 11/18/2025
Recruiter:
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Nevada Department of Corrections has a vacancy for a Correctional Vocational Trainer at Northern Nevada Correctional Center, in Carson City, NV. Incumbents supervise inmates in their assigned work areas to ensure the inmate provides adequate service in the subject matter in which they were instructed. Incumbents order stock, materials and equipment in order to maintain the functions of the respective work area. Incumbents in this position are responsible to instruct inmates in a specific discipline or field by providing both written instruction and practical training in order to teach vocational skills, use of equipment, appropriate health and safety practices, and instill work ethics and attitudes. Correctional Vocational Trainers are required to submit reports to the Correctional Caseworker III regarding each inmate?s progress, cooperation and attitude.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-5_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
One year of journey level experience in the field to be taught; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in which the applicant demonstrates possession of the entry level knowledge, skills and abilities.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $56,689 - $83,666
