Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
- Job Posting closes:* 07/12/2024*
- Required documents uploaded by:* 07/15/2024*
Agency Information:* Hutchinson Correctional Facility*
About the Position: UNC Electronics Technician
- Who can apply:* External*
- Classified/Unclassified Service:* Unclassified*
- Full-Time/Part-Time:* Full time*
- Regular/Temporary:* Regular*
- Work Schedule:* 40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday*
- Eligible to Receive Benefits:* Yes*
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- Search Keywords:* Electronics, Technician, Maintenance, Repair*
Compensation:* starting at $19.16 hourly, $39,852.80 Annually.*
This position also recieves a 10% pay differential and $.30 per hour trade differential on top of base salary listed above.
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The incumbent plans, organizes and co-directs operation of the Electronics Shop. Performs maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, alarms, electronics, fire control systems, and smoke detection devices. Inspects malfunctions of basic electronics equipment. Maintains shop security and both Class A and B tool cribs. Ensures all equipment is maintained in good working order and operated safely, being returned to it proper storage after use. Work is completed and supervised on the journeyman level as the incumbent acts in a foreman capacity. Failure to keep equipment in top operating condition can result in injury to staff and inmates, as well as placing the public at great risk.
Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience in electronic repair. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.
Selection Process:_ Applicants selected for interview will be evaluated by an interview panel using performance/behavior based interview questions. The interview panel will make recommendations to the Warden for final approval. A second interview may be conducted. Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and a TB test unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another safety sensitive position within the same agency; and possess a valid Driver’s License._
E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form.
Recruiter Contact Information
- Email: HCF.Recruitment@ks.gov
- Mailing Address: PO Box 1568, Hutchinson, Ks. 67504-1568
Job Application Process
- First* Sign in* or register as a* New User*.
- Complete or update your contact information* on the Careers> My Contact Information page. \*This information is included on all your job applications.*
- Upload required documents* listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. \*This information is included on all your job applications.*
- Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
- Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
- Check your email* and *My Job Notifications* for written communications from the Recruiter.*
- Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
- Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov:_ “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"_
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov:_ “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”_
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.16 per hour