Cosmetologist 1 - Norristown State Hospital

Cosmetologist 1 - Norristown State Hospital

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Cosmetologist 1 - Norristown State Hospital

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56940-95510

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Norristown St Hosp

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

95510

Position Number

50308621

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00210671

Bureau / Division

Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital

Worksite Address

1415 Sterigere Street

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19401

Contact Name

Talent Management Division

Contact Email

[email protected]

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Do you believe all people deserve the dignity of looking and feeling their best? Become a Cosmetologist 1 at the Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital. With our team, you will help maintain proper hair and scalp health and care for patients with severe and persistent mental illness while contributing to a caring atmosphere across the facility. Apply now for the chance to brighten lives thorough compassionate, professional cosmetology!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing therapeutic cosmetology services that support patient wellbeing. Work directly contributes to health, comfort, and confidence during their long-term care experience. As a Cosmetologist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Assessment:Evaluate each person’s hair, head, and scalp; report conditions that require medical and hygienic monitoring

• Beauty Services:Provide haircuts, permanent waives, relaxers, coloring, facials, manicures, and scalp, hair, and other treatments

• Shop Operations:Ensure Beauty Shop work follows all state rules, regulations, and standards for licensing and sanitation, and all facility policies and procedures

• Appointment Records:Answer the phone, communicate messages, and keep daily records of all services provided

• Care Collaboration:Work with nurses and other employees to support consistent patient care and maintain a sympathetic attitude toward all patients

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs.

• Free parking!

• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a license as a Cosmetologist as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.

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 for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a valid license as a Cosmetologist as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology?

• Yes

• No

02

Please provide your Cosmetologist License Number below. If you do not possess a valid license, type N/A in the text box below.

03

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

04

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – COSMETOLOGY SERVICES

Provides cosmetology services which include cut, shampoo, condition, set, dry, style, straighten, and/or color hair; give permanents; sterilize beauty shop tools and equipment; maintain a sanitary environment; and make appointments for individuals.

• A. I have experience providing cosmetology services to individuals in a facility which provides in-house care for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, drug/alcohol addictions, or other disabilities.

• B. I have experience providing cosmetology services to individuals who are not in a facility as described above.

• C. I have successfully completed cosmetology training, and I have provided cosmetology services only under the supervision of an instructor.

• D. I have NO experience in providing cosmetology services.

05

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior.

• Your level of responsibility.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov