VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CARPENTRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 91,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

On-site fitness center

On-site dining

Job summary

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) seeks a Vocational Instructor (Carpentry) at Mule Creek State Prison to deliver carpentry instruction and assessment in a correctional setting.

The role emphasizes alignment with approved curricula, credentialing requirements, and collaboration with partner organizations to secure trade certifications for students. This is a full-time, in-office position with on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CARPENTRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) is the required role.
• Instructional delivery and assessment aligned with CDCR policies and credentialing.
• Experience or willingness to work in a correctional facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruction and assessment aligned with CDCR policies and state CC credentials.
• Deliver carpentry instruction to residents and maintain safety standards.
• Coordinate with partner organizations for trade certifications and credential verification.

Job description

Mule Creek State Prison

JC-535583 -

JC-535583 - VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CARPENTRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CARPENTRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$43.55 - $12,847.82 per Hour New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/3/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Vocational Instructors work withinthe policies and practices of the Office of Correctional Education, including the implementation of only the approved curriculum. Vocational Instructors are expected to prepare instruction and assessment that is aligned with the policies and regulations of the CDCR Office of Correctional Education, the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing, and the partner organizations and associations through which CDCR students receive trade certifications.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Applications received without a completed Employment History section of application or “see Resume” indicated may be automatically screened out and not be considered.

Please include your certificate/document/credentialnumber on your state application STD. 678 in the Licenses section, in order to assist in verifying your credentials.

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

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

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

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Mule Creek State Prison, in Ione, offers free on-site parking, on-site fitness center, on-site dining option, and is within a one-hour drive to the Sacramento area.

Minimum Requirements

• VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CARPENTRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Classification

$43.55 - $87.60

$348.41 - $700.79

$3,932.25 - $12,847.82

VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CARPENTRY) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) $43.55 - $87.60 $348.41 - $700.79 $3,932.25 - $12,847.82 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

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 should 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.

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 https://www.naces.org/

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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).

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.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Vocational Instructor, Carpentry, CFposition, before applying for the position, you should first take and pass the examination/qualification assessmenthere, Exam Bulletin | CalCareers

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.