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TEST ANNOUNCEMENT
NUMBER
2002-311 ISSUED
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State Civil Service Commission
Examination
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Exam. No. |
Job
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Job
Code
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Pay
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Mortuary Inspector |
35220 |
S 5
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APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
VETERANS: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
Employees conduct inspections of funeral
homes for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. They
check for possession of current licenses; inspect preparation rooms to ensure
that required equipment and materials are present and adequate, and that proper
sanitary/safety procedures are observed; conduct spot audits of pre-needs
account contracts and funds; and complete detailed inspection forms noting any
violations. They may also assist in investigations into alleged
violations. In selected cases of minor infractions they may issue
citations in accordance with applicable law and established policy. They
may also testify at licensing board hearings or appear as witnesses for the
state in formal court proceedings.
Please make sure you meet all requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.
You must be willing to travel an average of 1800 miles per month to and from inspection sites within an assigned region. Some overnight travel may be involved. Travel expenses will be paid.
You
must be a
Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of a license to practice as a funeral director issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Funeral Directors.
Minimum Requirements
Ten years of experience as a practicing funeral director; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from an approved school of embalming or mortuary science; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Clarification of Requirements
The equivalency statement under “Minimum Requirements” means that completion of a formal apprenticeship with a licensed funeral director may be substituted for the required training.
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mortuary
Inspectors are employed by the Department of State. There is one position
in each of the following regional offices:
Opportunities may occur due to normal turnover from retirements, promotions, resignations and so forth.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:
Department of State
Telephone: (717) 787-6604
Your application will be evaluated to determine whether you meet the Minimum and Necessary Special Requirements. If you meet these requirements you will receive a score.
It is important that you provide information showing you possess the Minimum and Necessary Special Requirements. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application, or result in disqualification.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your "Notice of Examination Results." A new application is required for the retest.
Employment and promotion lists will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
Applications and further information can be obtained from:
1. State Civil Service Commission:
Telephone (Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone
Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us
2. PA CareerLink offices
3. The Human Resources office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement.
For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."
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