Title: Tester and Evaluator: Haynesville Correctional Center #WED08

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $24.94 - $48.83

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Haynesville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position assists in providing quality educational programs that enable incarcerated adult to become responsible, productive, tax-paying member of their communities.

Position provides diagnostic and standardized educational testing services to incarcerated adults in a test center region of multiple facilities to determine/assess eligibility for educational programs, assist with educational program planning, and determine eligibility for academic credentials, e.g., the GED.

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12 month period of May 1 - April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education or related field related work experience in adult education assessments and evaluation which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities required. Certified to administer TABE, CRC, CASAS, and GED. Teacher's license or eligibility. Must have the experience in designing and facilitating trainings/workshops to staff and strong data analytic skills. Must have prior experience in facilitating trainings/workshops in a professional setting. Valid driver's license required. skills in the use of software applications for reporting, i.e., MS Office (Word, Excel, Access) Ability to administer, score and interpret results of educational tests. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of general standardized testing procedures. Knowledge of and familiarity with an array of academic diagnostic tests, e.g., Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Official Practice Test (OPT) of the GED®, General Education Development (GED) test, WorkKeys for the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). Skills in the extensive use of IT applications for computer-based testing;

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-641-9840

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.