Job Posting: Management Service Technician

North Kern State Prison

JC-399644
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Management Service Technician
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

$3,130.00 - $4,428.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/9/2023

Job Description and Duties

YOU MUST BE A CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEE WITH LATERAL TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY OR HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED AN EXAM FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. Under the supervision of the Community Resources Manager (CRM), the Management Services Technician (MST) will perform the less difficult gathering and analysis of program information associated with the Rehabilitative Achievement Credit (RAC) earning programs, Milestone Completion Credit (MCC) earning programs.  Inmate Activity Groups (IAGs), Self Help Programs, Innovative Grant Recipient (IGE) programs, Self-Help Sponsors, and Volunteers. The duties require the ability to analyze written and numerical data accurately; write and communicate effectively; interpret and edit written material; and maintain professional demeanor and confidentiality as required.  The MST will assist with data and tracking of inmate group activities into Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS).  The MST will provide assistance and guidance to inmates while sponsoring inmate group activities. MST work hours would be primarily during third watch (afternoon/evening hours 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm) and weekends to align with the majority of RAC programs. This advertisement will be used for this and any future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list. APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INTERVIEWED.  Questions:  661-721-2345, extension 6723/6742.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position. 

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-399644
Position #(s):
182-228-5278-XXX
Working Title:
Management Service Technician
Classification:
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN
$3,130.00 - $3,921.00 A
$3,534.00 - $4,428.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Kern County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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 (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an fostering a diverse workplace.  We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, persepectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported.  We believe all staff should be empowered.  CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments. We believe all staff should be empowered.  CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.  

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 in to our communities.

If interested please submit a completed standard application (STD 678) and most current performance evaluation.

Approved transfer packages must be received for lateral applicants within CDCR interested in transferring to North Kern State Prison.

This advertisement will be used for this and any future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.  

Candidates new to DCDR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department testing on an annual basis thereafter.

All state exams and/or exam information are available on the Cal Careers website at www.jobs.ca.gov.  If during your search criteria no matching exams are found, does mean the exam is not available at this time and you will need to apply when the exam is available.

This position may be subject to current departmental hiring freeze restrictions.

Department Website: www.jobs.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.

 

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: 11/9/2023

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:

North Kern State Prison
Attn: Delegated Testing
P.O. Box 5007
Delano, CA 93216-5007

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

North Kern State Prison
Personnel
2737 West Cecil Avenue
Delano, CA 93216-5007
07:00 AM - 04:30 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.
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:

Knowledge and experience of current CDCR HR practices.

 

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

 

Benefits

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 www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

 

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service 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 application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: www.jobs.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Ana Lopez
(661) 721-2345 ext: 6723
Ana.Arana@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Margarita Quezada
(661) 721-2345 ext: 6742
Margarita.Meza@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:
EEO Coordinator
(661) 721-2345 ext: 5060
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 Management Service Technician, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Management Service Technician exam https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=4PB42


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.