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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Correctional Trades Leader in Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Correctional Trades Leader
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Correctional Trades Leader
Salary
$24.30 - $31.73 Hourly
Location
Mount Pleasant - 52641 - Henry County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-00960
Agency
246 Corrections - Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility
Opening Date
09/14/2023
Closing Date
9/28/2023 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Sara Menke - sara.menke@iowa.gov
Description
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Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
Mount Pleasant Correctional Facilities’ mission is Helping People Become Their Best. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position shall be able to demonstrate emotional intelligence, leadership, adaptability and empathy while working with employees, incarcerated individuals and the public.
MPCF is looking to hire a full-time Correctional Trades Leader with carpentry and masonry experience. This position will be responsible for repairs to campus buildings as well as some new construction while training a crew of I/I workers.
Typical responsibilities of a CTL Carpenter:
Read and interpret blueprints/schematics
Perform journeymen level repairs in carpentry and masonry
Research needed parts as well as keep an accurate inventory on hand
Perform tuck pointing repairs to existing buildings
Perform roof repairs as needed
Use ladders, lifts, and power equipment in a safe manner
Maintain a neat and sanitary work environment
Supervise/train incarcerated individuals while work is being performed
Preferred Characteristics of a CTL Carpenter
Demonstrates proficient carpentry/masonry skills
Possess a keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time
Highly organized and responds well in a fast paced environment
Effective communication skills; both written and verbal with a variety of individuals
A cooperative, supportive, teamwork mentality
What we offer the selected candidate:
Collaborative and respectful team environment
Opportunities for professional development and personal growth
Excellent pay and benefit package including health, dental, flexible spending and life insurance
Biweekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
Employee discount programs from a variety of vendors (vison, cellular, fitness, recreation, to name a few)
On site staff fitness room
Selectives
060 Building Trades (Masonry, Carpentry)
6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in masonry/carpentry.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Four years of full-time work experience in one or more of the recognized building (e.g., carpentry, painting, plumbing/pipefitting, electrical and masonry) and mechanical/repair (e.g., air conditioning/ heating, auto mechanics, upholstery and welding) trades.
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in a recognized building and mechanical trade for each year of the required experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Furniture Upholsterer, Mason, Maintenance Repairer, Carpenter 1 or 2, Painter 1 or 2, Plumber 1 or 2, or Welder.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/CorrectionalTradesLeader-08018-88018.pdf)
Additional Qualification Requirements
Within a period of time, as determined by the appointing authority, persons in this class may be required to obtain a license to perform electrical work in accordance with Chapter 103, Iowa Code
Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required commercial driver's license and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
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How many years of experience do you have of full-time work in one or more of the recognized building (e.g., carpentry, painting, plumbing/pipefitting, electrical and masonry) and mechanical/repair (e.g., air conditioning/ heating, auto mechanics, upholstery and welding) trades?
Less than two years of experience in the identified areas
Two years to less than four years of experience in the identified areas
Four years or more of experience in the identified areas
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How many years do you have of a combination of accredited college or university course work in a recognized building and mechanical trade AND/OR experience (as described in question one)? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.
Less than two years of the combined education and/or experience
Two years to less than four years of the combined education and/or experience
Four years or more of the combined education and/or experience
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Furniture Upholsterer, Mason, Maintenance Repairer, Carpenter 1 or 2, Painter 1 or 2, Plumber 1 or 2 or Welder?
I am not a State of Iowa employee
Less than 12 months of experience in the identified areas
12 months or more of experience in the identified areas
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Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in masonry/carpentry?
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No
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
246 Corrections - Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility
Address
1200 E Washington St
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, 52641
Website
https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-doc-districts-and-facilities/mpcf
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