Muslim Chaplain

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Community Resource Manager, the Muslim Chaplain will provide and supervise Muslim religious activities for the prison inmate population
The Muslim Chaplain interviews and counsels incarcerated people on ethical and moral problems and spiritual matters; prepares and conducts religious services and administers religious rites; organizes and instructs classes in religious and sacred music; supervises the arranging of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious and allied groups; counsels with incarcerated individuals regarding family problems; serves when designated as a group member of/or consultant to classification committees; works with incarcerated groups and incarcerated people's activities
This advertisement will be used for this and any future vacancies
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED WILL BE INTERVIEWED
Questions: , extension 6723/6742.

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 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 Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

North Kern State Prison, Delano, CA

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* MUSLIM CHAPLAIN

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist
* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-446430

Position #(s):

182-229-9768-XXX

Working Title:

Muslim Chaplian

Classification:

MUSLIM CHAPLAIN

$5,576.00 - $7,321.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Kern County

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.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) 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 backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences
We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs
Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated
The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated
Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

Department Website: www.jobs.ca.gov

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 NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

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.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

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

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: 10/20/2024

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).

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:

North Kern State Prison

Postal

Attn: Hiring & Recruitment Office

P.O
Box 5007

Delano, CA 93216-5007

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

North Kern State Prison

Drop-Off

Hiring & Recruitment Office

2737 West Cecil Avenue

Delano, CA 93216-5007

08:00 AM - 04:00 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.
* Degree and/or School Transcripts
* Other - Letter of certification of good standing issued by the local resident Imam.
* Other -

Special instructions: Each section of the above required STD
678 must be filled out completely and thoroughly to include dates (To/From) AND hours worked per week.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-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 principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

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.

Department Website: www.jobs.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Siarra Ritter

ext: 6723



Hiring Unit Contact:

Margarita Quezada

ext: 6742



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.

EEO Contact:

EEO Coordinator

ext: 5090

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

Examination Information

All state exams and/or exam information is available on the Cal Careers website at www.jobs.ca.gov
If no matching exams are found during your search, the exam is not being offered at this time
You will need to apply when the exam becomes available.

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.