Job Posting: CLASSIFICATION AND PAROLE REPRESENTATIVE

Valley State Prison

JC-213294
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CLASSIFICATION AND PAROLE REPRESENTATIVE
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III

$8,864.00 - $11,168.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/4/2020

Job Description and Duties

THIS JOB POSTING IS BEING USED TO FILL A 12 MONTH LIMITED-TERM, FULL-TIME CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III (CCIII) POSITION, WORKING AS THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAROLE REPRESENTATIVE (C&PR). THE LIMITED-TERM APPOINTMENT MAY BE EXTENDED TO 24 MONTHS, OR MAY BECOME PERMANENT.

 

You must have taken and passed the CCIII promotional examination, be a current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility in order to apply.

 

Valley State Prison is canvassing for the CCIII classification, working as the C&PR.  The vacancy will be filled in accordance with implemented hiring restrictions.

 

Please see the attached duty statement for more information about the function of the C&PR position and a description of assigned job responsibilities.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-213294
Position #(s):
919-222-9902-001
Working Title:
CLASSIFICATION AND PAROLE REPRESENTATIVE
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III
$8,864.00 - $11,168.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Madera County
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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.


Facility Information
Valley State Prison is located in the central San Joaquin Valley about 30 miles North of Fresno and in close proximity to Yosemite National Park.  Surrounding communities are affordable and offer excellent educational opportunities.

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov

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.

 

Please submit your application and any other applicable or required documents on or before the final filing date.  Applications may be submitted electronically using your CalCareers account at jobs.ca.gov, by mail, or in person.  Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

 

If you are personally delivering your application, you must do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, and place in the locked secure box outside of Personnel, on or before the final filing date.  Due to COVID-19 all staff and visitors entering CDCR correctional institutions are undergoing a touchless temperature screening prior to entering the facility.  This applies to CDCR state prisons and community correctional facilities.

 

Your completed STD 678 must show in detail your education and work experience.  All types of appointments will be considered.  All applicants, regardless of the type of eligibility, must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the classification.  To view the Minimum Qualifications, please visit the CalHR website at "http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/job-descriptions.aspx" and type in either the class code or title of the classification you are applying for.

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: 9/4/2020

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:

Valley State Prison
Attn: Hiring and Recruitment
21633 Avenue 24
P.O. Box 98
Chowchilla, CA 93610-0098

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Personnel - Hiring and Recruitment
21633 Avenue 24
P.O. Box 98
Chowchilla, CA 93610-0098
Applications can be dropped off Monday - Friday in the locked secure box outside of Personnel from:
08:00 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.
  • Other -

    A copy of your college transcripts or diploma is REQUIRED, only if using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in Pattern II.  Please refer to the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Class Specifications for additional information on required/qualifying education.  APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT REQUIRED PROOF OF EDUCATION WILL BE REJECTED, IF EDUCATION IS BEING USED TO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STATED IN PATTERN II.

     
  • Other -

    A copy of your most current performance evaluation.

     
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Broad supervisory experience
  • Ability to independently evaluate, implement, and manage a program area
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to thoroughly complete work assignments under the pressure of established deadlines
  • Advanced knowledge of Records Department operations, correctional casework procedures, inmate classification, BPH programs and operations, and staff training and development
  • Effectively implement the Department’s EEO and progressive discipline policies

Benefits

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation offers exceptional benefits.  Please utilize the link below for additional information.

https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/careers/career-opportunities/benefits/

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Janelle Rosa
(559) 665-6100 ext: 5603
janelle.rosa@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Janelle Rosa
(559) 665-6100 ext: 5603
janelle.rosa@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:
Hiring and Recruitment
(559) 665-6100 ext: 5603
janelle.rosa@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.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications received without the following information may be considered incomplete:  "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed.  Applications with “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.