Job Description

Job Description and Duties

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Vocational Instructor (Landscape Gardening Safety) serves students in a program of study which integrates an academic curriculum with technical and occupational curriculum to provide them with a pathway to post-secondary education and careers. The Vocational Instructor (Landscape  Gardening Safety) works with individuals to provide hands-on experience focused on skill acquisition in the occupation of landscape gardening. The industry sector focus is based on the agriculture and natural resources trade in the delivery of instruction in the occupational area of landscape gardening consistent with the credential held by the instructor. The position is responsible for engaging with special education teachers and adult education instructors to collaborate on the selection and implementation of an academic curriculum and instructional materials; as well as the use of data to inform instruction. Provides and directs individualized and group-oriented education, transition, and vocational skills training related to the educational program as written in individuals' Individual Program Plan (IPP). Adheres to and implements all facility policies and procedures. Must possess and maintain a valid Designated Subjects CTE Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) which authorizes the holder to teach career technical, trade or vocational courses in the occupational area of landscape gardening in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Industry Sector named on the credential in courses organized primarily for adults. CTC State issued credential must be in good standing.

Note: The term "students" in this duty statement refer to individuals that are enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) classes.

To become eligible to apply, interested individuals must take and pass the Vocational Instructor (Landscape Gardening-Safety) examination. For information on how to apply for the exam, click the following link to view the exam bulletin: 

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

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Working Conditions

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained within this duty statement. This position has ongoing responsibility for the protection and safeguarding of the public and property, and regular and substantial contact with forensic individuals. As a condition of employment, incumbents are required to and capable of responding to emergency situations and provide a level of service to the public such that the safety of the public and of property is not jeopardized. Employees will be required to perform the following essential functions: must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be  able to participate in containments, interventions, or restraints in emergency situations; must have the ability to work extended hours if so needed.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: The Vocational Instructor (Landscape Gardening Safety) used by the Department of Developmental Services, Porterville Developmental Center (PDC) is responsible for maintaining order and supervising the conduct of individuals; maintaining the safety of persons and property; and delivering classroom instruction and hands-on vocational training to ensure the achievement of adult students using evidence-based practices and recognized instructional strategies to create a learning environment for students to achieve their learning goals. The Vocational Instructor (Landscape Gardening Safety) incorporates activities and instruction  designed to build appropriate social emotional skills; and support the students as they develop academic proficiency.  Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Ensures the safety of public, staff, and forensic individuals, which may include, but not limited to: escorting forensic individuals in the facility; distributing and accounting for all training equipment and supplies to prevent their use as weapons; inspecting facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a forensic individual; and observing and intervening in forensic individual behaviors that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts.  Required to maintain personal safety by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring that the PPE is in good, working condition.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Selected candidates are subject to special requirements. This position is required to complete a medical evaluation.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and copy of valid California teaching credential in appropriate Industrial Arts subspecialty by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History” section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range, and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with “see resume” is not acceptable. Application received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at *** If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you  must  submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. If selected for hire, an official transcript will be required prior to being appointed.  Note: All  foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation .

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Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary
CalPERS 2026 Health Benefit Summary

Cutoff Dates

Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first cutoff date will be 09/20/2024, after the first cutoff date, applications will be processed quarterly and may be processed as conditions warrant to meet hiring needs.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Possession of a valid California teaching credential which authorizes the holder to teach, on a full-time basis, a vocational course in the appropriate subject specialty or Industrial Arts subspecialty. Applicants who do not possess this credential may take the examination, but must meet the requirements and have an application on file with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the appropriate credential before an appointment can be made and must secure the credential within 120 working days after appointment. After issuance, the credential must be maintained by completion of any required examinations of course work.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Relocation

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