Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Please see attached duty statement.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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

Positions are limited term with the possibility of becoming permanent full time in the future. Limited Term positions are 12 months and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Candidates new to CDCR 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

Note: Main communication for this posting will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Position is located at Avenal State Prison in Avenal, CA.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

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 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 an ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. 

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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:

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

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website,  , and the CalPERS website,  .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at benefits.aspx .
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at:
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

This classification offers a retention bonus. Employees who are employed at Avenal State Prison for 12 consecutive, qualifying pay periods, will receive an annual $2,600 recruitment and retention bonus.

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 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 -

  TYPING CERTIFICATE

  A Typing Certificate is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Typing Certificate will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Valid typing certificate with a minimum speed of 40 WPM that meets CalHR Requirements. Candidates that are current State employees in a typing classification DO NOT need to submit a typing certificate.

  Acceptable Certificates

  The California Department of Human Resources has approved certificates from the following entities:

  • Any State Agency/Department (the Agency/De partment that you are applying to may also give you a typing test)

  • The Employment Development Department’s (EDD) One-Stop Career Centers may offer free typing tests. For a location near you, visit EDD’s website at American Job Center Finder | CareerOneStop

  • Business schools or colleges

  • Adult Education Centers

  • Skills and Business Education Centers.

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