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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
DENTAL PROSTHETICS TECHNICIAN - Part Time
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $38,899.44 to  $57,190.32  PAY GRADE: 31
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Corrections
Division: Administrative
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 10.261
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 24428
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 03/16/2015
Close Date: 07/20/2015
Recruiter:
   ELISA DIAZ-BETTERLEY
   Phone: **None**
   Email: diaze@veterans.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Dental Prosthetics Technician plans, directs and manufactures dental prosthetics including the training and supervision of assigned client staff and performs related work as required.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
Under general supervision of the Institutional Dentist in a State facility designated as having a full service dental laboratory, plans, directs and manufactures dental prosthetics including the training and supervision of assigned client staff; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class reports to the Institutional Dentist and receives general supervision. Work is reviewed in terms of the overall objectives and goals of the institution's dental section and in terms of the successful use of the dental prosthetic products by the client. Supervises and coordinates activities of client staff engaged in fabrication, assembly and repair of full or partial dentures by consulting with the Institutional Dentist to resolve problems concerning prescriptions; and by training new workers in the performance of tasks in order to meet dental prosthetics needs of the institution. Inspects work in progress and upon completion by comparing it with prescription specifications in order to maintain quality control. Requisitions materials, supplies and equipment by taking inventory regularly, preparing order forms, accepting delivery and safely storing materials in order to maintain continuity of production. Fabricates and repairs full and partial dentures according to the Institutional Dentist's prescription by using hand tools, molding equipment and bench fabricating machines in order to meet the dental prosthetic needs of the institution.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Three years of responsible laboratory experience in the manufacture of dental prosthetics; OR completion of course work from a certified dental technicians' school and one year of responsible laboratory experience in the manufacture of dental prosthetics; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
    A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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