LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CF - Salinas Valley State Prison
LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CF - Salinas Valley State Prison
California Correctional Health Care Services
Monterey, CA
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-423085
Position #(s):
936-000-9265-XXX
Working Title:
LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CF - Salinas Valley State Prison
Classification:
LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
$3,188.00 - $3,987.00 A
$3,426.00 - $4,284.00 B
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Monterey County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
Salinas Valley State Prison
Department Information
This advertisement is for LABORATORY ASSISTANT vacancies located at Salinas Valley State Prison and Salinas Valley State Prison - Psychiatric Inpatient Program located in Soledad, CA (Monterey County).
Please indicate the position number on your application: 936-000-9265-XXX
Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.
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.
Department Website: www.jobs.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
Under the supervision of the Correctional Health Services Administrator II, and general direction of the Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist, CF, and following established procedures, the Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for all clinical laboratory work for the use and care of the laboratory equipment. Additionally, this individual is responsible for drawing and preparing specimens for shipment to an outside laboratory facility. The laboratory Assistant is responsible for making urine chemical analysis, stating prison needs and preparing appropriate orders for supplies, materials and equipment for the CTC laboratory.
To view the duty statement for this position, click on the duty statement link.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either I
Six months of experience in laboratory work similar to that described in Definition of Levels above.
Or II
Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.
Or III
Satisfactory completion of a formalized laboratory work experience and training program of at least three months' duration, such as those conducted under Job Training Partnership Act, or similar work experience programs conducted by State agencies.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
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: 5/28/2024
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:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn: Jill Smith, Cert Unit
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno , CA 93755
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Jill Smith, Cert Unit
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno , CA 93755
08:00 AM - 05:00 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:
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.
Job Code #:
JC-423085
Position #(s):
936-000-9265-XXX
Working Title:
LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CF - Salinas Valley State Prison
Classification:
LABORATORY ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
$3,188.00 - $3,987.00 A
$3,426.00 - $4,284.00 B
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Monterey County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
Salinas Valley State Prison
Department Information
This advertisement is for LABORATORY ASSISTANT vacancies located at Salinas Valley State Prison and Salinas Valley State Prison - Psychiatric Inpatient Program located in Soledad, CA (Monterey County).
Please indicate the position number on your application: 936-000-9265-XXX
Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.
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.
Department Website: www.jobs.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
Under the supervision of the Correctional Health Services Administrator II, and general direction of the Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist, CF, and following established procedures, the Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for all clinical laboratory work for the use and care of the laboratory equipment. Additionally, this individual is responsible for drawing and preparing specimens for shipment to an outside laboratory facility. The laboratory Assistant is responsible for making urine chemical analysis, stating prison needs and preparing appropriate orders for supplies, materials and equipment for the CTC laboratory.
To view the duty statement for this position, click on the duty statement link.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either I
Six months of experience in laboratory work similar to that described in Definition of Levels above.
Or II
Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.
Or III
Satisfactory completion of a formalized laboratory work experience and training program of at least three months' duration, such as those conducted under Job Training Partnership Act, or similar work experience programs conducted by State agencies.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
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: 5/28/2024
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:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn: Jill Smith, Cert Unit
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno , CA 93755
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Jill Smith, Cert Unit
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno , CA 93755
08:00 AM - 05:00 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.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other - Out of Class: If using Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications a copy of the approved OOC Completion Memorandum certifying your OOC experience shall be attached to the application. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the OOC experience not being applied towards meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification.
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.
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