Assistant Director of Correctional Industries

Broaden your expertise in manufacturing and service-oriented production with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual with leadership skills and a background in accounting to join our team. As the Assistant Director of Correctional Industries, you will help the Correctional Industries Director in the day-to-day management of the Bureau of Correctional Industries. Apply today and utilize your experience in a challenging and rewarding way!

As the Assistant Director of Correctional Industries, you will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Operations Division and coordinate, plan, and execute major industry expansion projects. Your duties will include developing bureau policies related to manufacturing, services operations, and marketing. In this position, you will research and analyze potential new industries, plan and monitor the use of proposed and existing properties, and review plant layouts to ensure efficiency. You can expect to conduct in-site visits and develop training programs for staff and inmates. Additionally, you will assist in developing contracts for raw materials and agreements with contractors.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing or a service-oriented production operation including five years in the management functions of manufacturing or service-oriented production operations; or
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing or service-oriented production operation and a Master's degree with major course work in business administration, vocational education, industrial education, industrial engineering, public administration, or a related area.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be willing to travel to all Pennsylvania Correctional Industries (PCI) shops on a bi-annual basis.
• You will be responsible for annual inventories for all PCI shops.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.

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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.