Fdc-Vocational Instructor Ii-F/C-70014860-South Florida Reception Center

Requisition No: 812947 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR II-F/C-70014860-SOUTH FLORIDA RECEPTION CENTER

Position Number: 70014860 

Salary:  $32,760.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/07/2023 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Vocational Instructor II - F/C - 70014860

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at South Florida Reception Center in Reception & Orientation.

Salary Rate: $32,760.00 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is responsible for the complete operation and maintenance of the photographic laboratory at the SFRC. Duties include photographing of inmates received each day as well as making ID photographs for new employees and training inmates selected for the training program in all phases of photography.
• Instructs and assists in printing 3x5 color prints of each inmate.  This encompasses developing prints using a 3-chemical development system in a semi-automatic roll paper processor.
• Provides classroom instruction in photography to selected inmates.  Teaches inmates to use proper procedures and techniques; to care for tools, chemicals, and equipment and to work safely and efficiently.
• Instructs and assists in photographing all inmates received each day; ensuring that each inmate is properly groomed and dressed and that the correct prison number is recorded with each photograph.
• Instructs and assists in the development of both black and white and color film using chemicals and temperature controls to ensure a uniform negative is produced.
• Performs general institutional photographic assignments including publicity and news release photographs, construction and progress reports, crime scene and accident reports, inmate sports and activities and portraits of top DC administrative personnel.
• Continually checks the condition of equipment and performs preventive maintenance personnel.
• Instructs and assists in cutting trimming and mounting of prints to corresponding records and properly identifies and files each negative.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak clearly and correctly to individuals and groups.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of a vocational skill such as food service operations.
• Skill in performing a vocation such as food service operations.
• Ability to work in a training capacity with people in individual and group settings.
• Ability to collect, record and evaluate data relating to the training of individuals.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and other instructional materials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain production logs and other required documentation.
• Ability to multi-task, managing several areas of food service operations at the same time with different inmate workers assigned to different areas and tasks.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to all areas of food service operations.
• Upon completion of training, ability to complete work assignments without constant direct supervision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in the occupational area being taught, as defined by the employing agency. College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training in the occupational area being taught by the employing agency. Can also substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for each year of the required experience.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application, and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.