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OPEN COMPETITIVE
| Job Title | Work Locations | County | Department | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
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| Accounting Specialist 052423-UABA12-380400 | Howard R. Young Correctional Institution: (1301 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $34,569.00; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Accounting Specialist 053123-UABA12-380400 | Baylor Womens Corr Inst: (660 Baylor Blvd, New Castle, DE, 19720) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $34,569.00; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Accounting Specialist 051523-MABA02-380100 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Administration | Yearly: $30,672.00/Min - $38,340.00/Mid | Friday, June 9, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Accounting Specialist 051123-UABA12-380400 | James T. Vaughn Correctional Center: (1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $34,569.00; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Accounting Specialist 052223-MABA02-380400 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $30,672.00/Min - $38,340.00/Mid | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Administrative Specialist I 051923-UAAA11-380400 | James T. Vaughn Correctional Center: (1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $32,702.00; Hazardous Duty B: $1,100 | Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| CO/Physical Plant Maintenance Master Electrician 021023-UCCH09-380400 | Howard R. Young Correctional Institution: (1301 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $61,108.22 | Monday, August 21, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Counselor 053123-UDDP01-380400 | Baylor Womens Corr Inst: (660 Baylor Blvd, New Castle, DE, 19720) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $38,713.00; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Friday, June 9, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer 060123-UBDB01-380400 | Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) | New Castle,Kent,Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $45,000.00 | Friday, June 30, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer/Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician 021023-UCCH08-380400 | HRYCI: (1301 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE, 19802) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $56,321.47 | Tuesday, August 15, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Officer/Youth Rehab Food Service Specialist I 032923-UCBC01-380400 | Assignments are determined by vacancy levels: (New Castle, Kent, Sussex, ) | New Castle,Kent,Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $49,278.51 | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Correctional Physical Plant Maintenance Superintendent I 052423-MCCH06-380400 | Sussex Correctional Inst: (500 S. DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE, 19947) | Sussex | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $77,843.21; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Master Correctional Counselor 041923-UDDP03-380400 | Howard R. Young Correctional Institution: (1301 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $46,074.00; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Social Service Specialist III 051823-MDDO03-380400 | James T. Vaughn Correctional Center: (1181 Paddock Road, Smyrna, DE, 19977) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Yearly: $34,887.00/Min - $43,609.00/Mid; Hazardous Duty A1: $4,620 | Friday, June 9, 2023 11:59 PM |
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CASUAL/SEASONAL
| Job Title | Work Locations | County | Department | Salary | Filing Deadline | Check Status |
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| Chaplain II (Imam) 052423-MDHA02-380400 | DOC Administration Building: (245 McKee Road, Dover, DE, 19904) | Kent | DOC/Prisons | Hourly: $23.14 | Friday, June 9, 2023 11:59 PM |
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| Groundskeeper I 053023-MCCZ29-380400 | Howard R. Young Correctional Institution: (1301 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801) | New Castle | DOC/Prisons | Hourly: $15.00 | Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:59 PM |
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