TENTATIVE

Occ. Code 7352010

GENERAL MECHANIC TRADES TRAINING PROGRAM, GRADE 13

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

Positions in this title are responsible for providing all training to inmate participants within their respective trade.  Incumbents of these positions train inmates, review their performance, provide supplementary vocational training when necessary, and arrange for the provision of necessary academic training.  The ultimate proficiency of inmate workers upon completion of the training program is at the semiskilled performance level.

These positions are classified at the Department of Correctional Services (DOCS).  All incumbents at DOCS assist in the total care and confinement of inmates, sentenced to the custody of the Department and perform various duties and functions in conjunction with the overall operation of a facility and/or location to which they are assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL MECHANIC TRADES TRAINNG PROGRAM: full performance; supervisory (over inmates); provides on-the-job training and supplemental vocational training to inmates.

RELATED CLASSES

Equipment Operator Instructors train and certify equipment operators and their supervisors to operate a wide variety of self-propelled equipment and to prepare operators to obtain a Commercial Drivers License.  Positions are classified only in the Department of Transportation.

Vocational Instructors, utilizing both professional and practical training and experience, plan lessons and instruct and evaluate the performance and progress of learners who are in the charge of a State agency, in vocational and trades specialties.  Instruction includes a verbal and written presentation of the theoretical along with demonstrations of practical applications of that theory.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Develop a specific program within trade area for each inmate assigned and review all available information concerning past experience and skill level of the inmate.

• Discuss with each inmate activities that s/he has performed in the past in order to determine existing skill levels.
• Verify claimed skill levels within the trade area through onsite testing/observation.
• Identify areas in which an inmates academic deficiency prevents them from engaging in certain parts of the training and arrange appropriate corrective action through the supervisor.
• Provide basic orientation to program and activities that will be performed in various areas by inmates.

On an ongoing basis, provide instruction to inmates and review their progress within the program.

Establish daily assignments of inmates.

• Through onsite demonstration, show each inmate how to perform individual activities within the program.
• Review the inmates ability to learn specific activities within the trade areas, inmates willingness to learn, the inmates interest in the program, and discuss such with the supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Through weekly meetings with the supervisor, discuss inmate progress, recommend additional training, and possible termination from program.

In addition to the activities peculiar to the training of inmates, subject positions will perform all activities normal to their trade specialty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Promotion:  one year of experience as a skilled Building Trades Journeyman, subsequent to a completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Non-Competitive:  two years of experience as a skilled building trades journeyman, subsequent to completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Date:  2/10

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.