CORRECTIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINER

Job SummaryThis position is located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center and is responsible for the daily operations of the laundry. The Correctional Vocational Trainer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment, maintaining and updating equipment operating procedures, managing and reconciling inventory, ordering supplies, training, and supervising offender workers, ensuring security and safety protocols are followed, and maintaining material safety data sheets. This position is required to interpret and apply institutional regulations, state laws and regulations, and federal regulations, ensure offender workers are properly trained in the use of equipment and follow all state and federal health and safety practices.Essential QualificationsOne year of journey level experience in the field to be taught; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in which the applicant demonstrates possession of the entry level knowledge, skills and abilities.Job DutiesInstruct inmates in a discipline or field by providing both written instruction and practical training in order to teach vocational skills and processes, use of equipment, appropriate health and safety measures and work ethics and attitudes. Instruct or tailor coursework and practical work to inmates meeting the facilities criteria for the training; submit reports to administrator to report on the inmate's progress on the course and on the inmate's cooperation and attitude in the assigned area; create instructional material as needed when prepared material is unavailable. Oversee inmates in the assigned area to determine if there are enough personnel to accomplish assigned tasks, participate in selecting replacements as needed, and ensure their safety and accountability at all times. Oversee the area of the prison assigned to ensure that the purpose/function of the area is provided to the inmates and staff of the facility per agency policy and procedures; orders stock, materials, equipment and repairs in order to maintain the functions of the area. Perform related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of safety precautions associated with field of instruction. Ability to foster a learning environment that will help the inmate become proficient in the area of instruction; establish and maintain instructional relationships with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds; understand the subject matter to prepare lessons and comprehend agency policy and procedure; prepare written evaluations and progress reports on inmates; maintain appropriate records; use equipment specific to the field of instruction. Skill in the field being taught.BenefitsBenefits include:Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.No Nevada state income tax.Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook.*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.The following are legal holidays:January 1.............................................. New Year's DayThird Monday in January.................... Martin Luther King, Jr.'s BirthdayThird Monday in February................ Washington's BirthdayLast Monday in May........................... Memorial DayJune 19................................................ Juneteenth DayJuly 4.................................................... Independence DayFirst Monday in September.............. Labor DayLast Friday in October....................... Nevada DayNovember 11........................................ Veterans' DayFourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving DayFriday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family DayDecember 25...................................... Christmas DayWhen January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255