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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Correctional Trades Leader in Anamosa, Iowa

Correctional Trades Leader

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Correctional Trades Leader

Salary

$50,544.00 - $65,998.40 Annually

Location

Anamosa - 52205 - Jones County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-02629

Agency

243 Corrections - Anamosa State Penitentiary

Opening Date

02/06/2024

Closing Date

5/7/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Nicole Taylor

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Job Description

Join us at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Correctional Trades Leader! The hours of this position are 6:45am to 2:45pm with Saturday/Sunday and Holiday's off. This position will perform advanced journey level work and lead incarcerated individuals in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment at a 150 year old correctional facility that houses approximately 1,000 incarcerated individuals and 300 staff. In this job you must have four years of full time work experience in one or more of the following building trades: plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, masonry, or concrete.

Benefits: Include IPERS retirement program, paid training, group health & dental insurance, paid leave, 401(a)/457 retirement plan with employer match, holiday pay, free uniforms, etc.

At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

Anamosa Iowa sits upon the junction of Buffalo Creek and Wapsipinicon River. Wapsipinicon State Park hosts in Anamosa as one of Iowa’s oldest state parks. It is located on the southwest end of Anamosa. The state park offers camping, fishing, golfing, and hiking. Anamosa was named as the Pumpkin Capital of Iowa by the Iowa State Legislature in 1993. The town got its name due to hosting a Pumpkinfest, a pumpkin festival and weigh-off, every year in October.

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)

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Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

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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

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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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State of Iowa

Agency

243 Corrections - Anamosa State Penitentiary

Address

406 N High St

Anamosa, Iowa, 52205

Website

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