What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Laboratory Technician 8-E10 position at State of Michigan?
Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.
This position will assist in operating a dental appliance laboratory, which will include the ability to train and supervise prisoner technicians in the production of dental appliances, accounting for tools, inventorying materials related to the production of dental appliances, tracking and recording the shipment and receiving of cases and other lab duties. This position also teaches prisoners the proper use of tools, equipment, and procedures to ensure that quality products that meet dental specifications are made as required.
View the job specification here.
View the position description here.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of an associate's degree in dental technology.
Experience
Dental Laboratory Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Dental Laboratory Technician 9
One year of experience involved in fabricating and repairing prosthetic appliances equivalent to a Dental Laboratory Technician 8.
Dental Laboratory Technician E10
Two years of experience involved in fabricating and repairing prosthetic appliances equivalent to a Dental Laboratory Technician, including one year equivalent to a Dental Laboratory Technician 9.
Alternate Education And Experience
Possession of an associate’s degree in dental hygiene or dental assisting and one year of experience equivalent to a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
Four years of experience in a dental laboratory, dental office, dental manufacturer, or dental setting fabricating and repairing dentures, bridges, crowns, and orthodontic appliances may be substituted for the education requirement. This is in addition to the experience requirement for the specific levels.
Additional Requirements And Information
Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.
The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
The Michigan Department of Corrections is not an E-Verify employer.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.
This position will assist in operating a dental appliance laboratory, which will include the ability to train and supervise prisoner technicians in the production of dental appliances, accounting for tools, inventorying materials related to the production of dental appliances, tracking and recording the shipment and receiving of cases and other lab duties. This position also teaches prisoners the proper use of tools, equipment, and procedures to ensure that quality products that meet dental specifications are made as required.
View the job specification here.
View the position description here.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of an associate's degree in dental technology.
Experience
Dental Laboratory Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Dental Laboratory Technician 9
One year of experience involved in fabricating and repairing prosthetic appliances equivalent to a Dental Laboratory Technician 8.
Dental Laboratory Technician E10
Two years of experience involved in fabricating and repairing prosthetic appliances equivalent to a Dental Laboratory Technician, including one year equivalent to a Dental Laboratory Technician 9.
Alternate Education And Experience
Possession of an associate’s degree in dental hygiene or dental assisting and one year of experience equivalent to a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
Four years of experience in a dental laboratory, dental office, dental manufacturer, or dental setting fabricating and repairing dentures, bridges, crowns, and orthodontic appliances may be substituted for the education requirement. This is in addition to the experience requirement for the specific levels.
Additional Requirements And Information
Positions in this class are test-designated and subject to pre-appointment and random-selection drug and alcohol testing.
The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
The Michigan Department of Corrections is not an E-Verify employer.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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