What are the responsibilities and job description for the CORRECTIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINER position at State of Nevada?
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Job Summary
This position is located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center and is responsible for the daily operations of the laundry. The Correctional Vocational Trainer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment, maintaining and updating equipment operating procedures, managing, and reconciling inventory, ordering supplies, training, and supervising offender workers, ensuring security and safety protocols are followed, and maintaining material safety data sheets. This position is required to interpret and apply institutional regulations, state laws and regulations, and federal regulations, ensure offender workers are properly trained in the use of equipment and follow all state and federal health and safety practices.
Under general direction, instruct inmates in a discipline or field and direct the production of goods or services.
Essential 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.
Job Duties
Instruct inmates in a discipline or field by providing both written instruction and practical training in order to teach vocational skills and processes, use of equipment, appropriate health and safety measures and work ethics and attitudes.
Instruct or tailor coursework and practical work to inmates meeting the facilities criteria for the training; submit reports to administrator to report on the inmate’s progress on the course and on the inmate’s cooperation and attitude in the assigned area; create instructional material as needed when prepared material is unavailable.
Oversee inmates in the assigned area to determine if there are enough personnel to accomplish assigned tasks, participate in selecting replacements as needed, and ensure their safety and accountability at all times.
Oversee the area of the prison assigned to ensure that the purpose/function of the area is provided to the inmates and staff of the facility per agency policy and procedures; orders stock, materials, equipment and repairs in order to maintain the functions of the area.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
General knowledge of: safety precautions associated with field of instruction.
Ability to: foster a learning environment that will help the inmate become proficient in the area of instruction; establish and maintain instructional relationships with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds; understand the subject matter to prepare lessons and comprehend agency policy and procedure; prepare written evaluations and progress reports on inmates; maintain appropriate records; use equipment specific to the field of instruction.
Skill in: the field being taught.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits Include
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Do you have any of the following?
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
Describe your experience with managing a laundry facility and where it was gained.
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Describe your experience with inventory management and where it was gained.
Job Summary
This position is located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center and is responsible for the daily operations of the laundry. The Correctional Vocational Trainer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment, maintaining and updating equipment operating procedures, managing, and reconciling inventory, ordering supplies, training, and supervising offender workers, ensuring security and safety protocols are followed, and maintaining material safety data sheets. This position is required to interpret and apply institutional regulations, state laws and regulations, and federal regulations, ensure offender workers are properly trained in the use of equipment and follow all state and federal health and safety practices.
Under general direction, instruct inmates in a discipline or field and direct the production of goods or services.
Essential 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.
Job Duties
Instruct inmates in a discipline or field by providing both written instruction and practical training in order to teach vocational skills and processes, use of equipment, appropriate health and safety measures and work ethics and attitudes.
Instruct or tailor coursework and practical work to inmates meeting the facilities criteria for the training; submit reports to administrator to report on the inmate’s progress on the course and on the inmate’s cooperation and attitude in the assigned area; create instructional material as needed when prepared material is unavailable.
Oversee inmates in the assigned area to determine if there are enough personnel to accomplish assigned tasks, participate in selecting replacements as needed, and ensure their safety and accountability at all times.
Oversee the area of the prison assigned to ensure that the purpose/function of the area is provided to the inmates and staff of the facility per agency policy and procedures; orders stock, materials, equipment and repairs in order to maintain the functions of the area.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
General knowledge of: safety precautions associated with field of instruction.
Ability to: foster a learning environment that will help the inmate become proficient in the area of instruction; establish and maintain instructional relationships with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds; understand the subject matter to prepare lessons and comprehend agency policy and procedure; prepare written evaluations and progress reports on inmates; maintain appropriate records; use equipment specific to the field of instruction.
Skill in: the field being taught.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits Include
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
- State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
01
Do you have any of the following?
- One year of journey level experience in the field to be taught.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience in which the applicant demonstrates possession of the entry level knowledge, skills and abilities.
- None of the above.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Describe your experience with managing a laundry facility and where it was gained.
05
Describe your experience with inventory management and where it was gained.
- Required Question