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Location : Somerset County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2023-71685-33930
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR LAU Ad
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
Closing Date: 1/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 33930
Position Number: 00072066
Union: PDA - Pennsylvania Doctor Alliance
Bargaining Unit: T4
Pay Group: DR02
Bureau / Division Code: 00114600
Bureau / Division: Department of Corrections, SCI Laurel Highlands
Worksite Address: 5706 Glades Pike
City: Somerset, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15501
Contact Name: Corleen Schmucker
Contact Phone: 717.562.5736
Contact Email: cschmucker@pa.gov
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-71685-33930. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 18, 2023 TO JANUARY 6, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Maximize your individual and professional potential in a career as a Dentist with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. We render basic dental services to our inmate population in a compassionate and professional manner. We offer an excellent compensation package, including competitive income, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement package.
As a Dentist in the Department of Corrections, you will enjoy clinical autonomy and a balanced lifestyle. We operate Monday through Friday during normal business hours. There are no evening, weekend, or on-call duties. You will enjoy working with experienced auxiliary staff and will have excellent managerial support. Many of our facilities are located in or near some of the most beautiful areas of Pennsylvania. Experienced dentists and recent graduates are welcome to apply.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Dentist for the Department of Corrections, you will supervise the work of the dental staff on a daily basis. You will be responsible for all aspects of the clinical services provided to the inmate population by DOC dental clinic staff.
As a Dentist, you will provide basic dental care to the inmate population and perform all dental treatment. You will assist specialists in the performance of all treatment and related duties while onsite, as well as ensure that adequate security, tool control, and Toxic and Caustic Control are carried out within the dental office. You will be responsible for consulting with and referring inmate patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals.
If you have the required experience and are looking to begin an exciting career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Special Requirement:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirement:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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. The Commonwealth 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.
Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
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Do you possess a current license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Dentistry Board?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list your license number and expiration date below. If you do not have a license, please list N/A in the text box.
Required Question
Location : Somerset County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2023-71685-33930
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR LAU Ad
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
Closing Date: 1/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 33930
Position Number: 00072066
Union: PDA - Pennsylvania Doctor Alliance
Bargaining Unit: T4
Pay Group: DR02
Bureau / Division Code: 00114600
Bureau / Division: Department of Corrections, SCI Laurel Highlands
Worksite Address: 5706 Glades Pike
City: Somerset, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15501
Contact Name: Corleen Schmucker
Contact Phone: 717.562.5736
Contact Email: cschmucker@pa.gov
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-71685-33930. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 18, 2023 TO JANUARY 6, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Maximize your individual and professional potential in a career as a Dentist with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. We render basic dental services to our inmate population in a compassionate and professional manner. We offer an excellent compensation package, including competitive income, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement package.
As a Dentist in the Department of Corrections, you will enjoy clinical autonomy and a balanced lifestyle. We operate Monday through Friday during normal business hours. There are no evening, weekend, or on-call duties. You will enjoy working with experienced auxiliary staff and will have excellent managerial support. Many of our facilities are located in or near some of the most beautiful areas of Pennsylvania. Experienced dentists and recent graduates are welcome to apply.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Dentist for the Department of Corrections, you will supervise the work of the dental staff on a daily basis. You will be responsible for all aspects of the clinical services provided to the inmate population by DOC dental clinic staff.
As a Dentist, you will provide basic dental care to the inmate population and perform all dental treatment. You will assist specialists in the performance of all treatment and related duties while onsite, as well as ensure that adequate security, tool control, and Toxic and Caustic Control are carried out within the dental office. You will be responsible for consulting with and referring inmate patients to physicians, oral surgeons, and other health care professionals.
If you have the required experience and are looking to begin an exciting career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Salary: Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $128,274.00 (before taxes). This position may be eligible for quality assurance program payments.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
Special Requirement:
- You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
- You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 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. The Commonwealth 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short !
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.
Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
- Yes
02
Do you possess a current license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Dentistry Board?
- Yes
- No
03
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list your license number and expiration date below. If you do not have a license, please list N/A in the text box.
Required Question
