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Form of workUnder the general supervision of the Supervisor of Vocational Instruction, the Vocational Instructor Masonry is responsible for instructing, counseling, evaluating, prescribing, and presenting individual education programs for assigned inmates. The instructor must have the minimum ability to perform the duties of a journey person in the respective area of instruction; must work effectively with other instructors and correctional staff members. Analyze situations accurately; take effective action. Continue educational development per conditions of employment, to fulfill credential requirements. The instructor has sole responsibility for the supervision of inmates and/or the security and protection of state and personal property. Possession of a California Teaching Credential, which authorizes the holder to teach on a full-time basis a vocational course in the appropriate subject specialty.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The California State Prison - Los Angeles County (LAC) is located in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) - home to our State's Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty-five (45) minutes North of Valencia, Ca, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately an hour and twenty (20) minutes North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood.
PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY IS LOCATED IN LANCASTER, CA.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (MASONRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-409784
Position #(s):
027-232-2615-001
Working Title:
Vocational Instructor, Masonry (CF)
Classification:
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (MASONRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) $4,530.17 - $5,666.83 1
$4,737.33 - $5,929.92 2
$4,964.67 - $6,211.33 3
$5,199.33 - $6,509.25 4
$5,445.00 - $6,812.67 5
$5,707.17 - $7,497.42 6
$6,020.85 - $12,110.27 7
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Varies
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.
All applicants, regardless of the type of eligibility, must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the classification. Any Limited Term positions are for twelve (12) months, which may be extended to twenty four (24) months and have the potential of becoming Permanent. If an application is not received, it will disqualify you from the interview process.
The California State Prison - Los Angeles County (LAC) is located in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) - home to our State's Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty-five (45) minutes North of Valencia, Ca, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately an hour and twenty (20) minutes North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood.
PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY IS LOCATED IN LANCASTER, CA.
Special Requirements
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/12/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
Attn: Hiring and Recruitment
44750 60th Street West
Lancaster , CA 93536-7620
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
Hiring and Recruitment
44750 60th Street West
Lancaster , CA 93536-7620
Office is closed weekends and all major holidays.
07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other - CREDENTIAL: Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential which authorizes the holder to teach on a full-time basis a vocational course in the appropriate subject specialty. (Applicants who do not possess this credential may take the examination but must have on file with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing an application for the appropriate credential before appointment and must secure the credential within 120 working days after appointment. After issuance, the credential must be maintained by completion of any examinations and course work required.)
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
CDCR CTE Masonry Instructors have achieved journey-level status in Masonry, which requires (4) years of full-time employment in Masonry, supervised and instructed by a journey-level person, or someone who has completed the equivalent of a Masonry apprenticeship in length and content of work experience and all other requirements in the craft. Training and employment must be verifiable. All candidates must pass a CDCR basic skills exam for the trade.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employee's Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at:
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Act can be found on the CalHR website at:
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at:
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Juanita Marquez
(661) 729-2000 ext: 5239
juanita.marquez@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Sandra Villa
(661) 729-2000 ext: 6905
Sandra.Villa@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
To obtain list eligibility for the Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the examination.
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=5CEAX
Additional Information
LAC will not be accepting any Training and Development assignments for this classification/posting.
Please ensure you submit a completed and thorough application. Do not leave anything blank (including, but not limited to, hours/week worked and start/end dates, job duties performed, supervisor information, etc.). All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included on your application to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be considered as a replacement for a completed application. Applications received not thorough and incomplete will not be reviewed.
All transcripts, application, and supporting documents need to be submitted/attached by the Final Filing Date. Transcripts need to include the date a degree was conferred, if applicable, which will prove you meet the minimum qualifications if you are using education to meet them. Please note foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company. Failure to submit/attach a copy of your transcripts will result in the disqualification of the application process.
Closely review the minimum qualifications for the class specification, also referred to as job specifications available via www.calhr.ca.gov Please indicate whether you qualify for the classification under Pattern I, II, or III experience and education requirement.
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application...
