Dental Laboratory Technician-Ncciw

Description of Work

The Dental Lab Technician position serves as the chief technician and directs all laboratory activities in a lab located at North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, a multi custody female correctional facility.
This is specialized working the production of dental appliances including and partial removable dentures, night guards and occlusal splints. Appliances are fabricated for the statewide clinics operated by DAC Dental Service to improve offender oral health. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop operating policies and procedures for the lab.
• Perform quality control checks, monitor the quantity of work performed.
• Maintain a supply inventory, and complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Work is performed under the general directions of the Dental Director and is periodically reviewed for proper technique, accuracy, and effectiveness of the program.
• This position will also train offenders in the theory and techniques of commercial lab operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented knowledge of the materials and techniques used in the fabrication of full and partial dentures, night guards and occlusal splints.
• Education and/or experience that would give you the ability to adapt general lab techniques to specialized prosthetic cases (must specify).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school or General Educational Development diploma and satisfactory completion of an approved two-year Dental Laboratory technology training program.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.