Plumbing Tech Instructor

Title: Plumbing Tech Instructor

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $72,480 -$80,704

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:
DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

Our staff at the Yvonne B. Miller School encourages students to focus on their potential by providing opportunities that cultivate the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, collaboration, oral and written communication, and creativity skills. We aim to provide quality instructional practices and programs for each student to improve student performance.

About the Job:
The Yvonne B. Miller School is recruiting for a qualified Plumbing Technician Instructor. The Plumbing Technician Instructor will provide quality educational programs through sound instruction to meet the individual needs of residents/students, as well as the standards defined under the Commonwealth’s statutes and program certification requirements. The Plumbing Technician Instructor will provide instruction and engage students in a quality, competency-based program preparing students for entry-level employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Plumbing Technician Instructor reports directly to the Assistant Principal.

As a condition of employment, selected candidate must successfully complete the VA Department of Juvenile Justice's Basic Skills and Handle with Care training located in Hanover, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment to successfully perform the work. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License and plumbing credential.
Must possess a high school diploma or Virginia Board of Education-approved high school equivalency credential. Considerable work experience in plumbing. Ability to supervise students and youth, facilitate appropriate classroom management, and maintain accurate records.

Additional Considerations

Coursework from an acceptable post-secondary institution in a plumbing program and experience teaching or working with at-risk youth is preferred. Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, or NCCER Plumbing certification preferred.

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.

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.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email 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. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License: A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and quali