Reference #: 4497060 THE POSITION Are you a highly motivated person with experience in manufacturing, production, and processing products? Would you like to share your experience by teaching inmates a trade? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville is seeking a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson to join our team and make a positive impact through sharing their expertise and skills with inmates. Do not miss out on this opportunity, apply now and discover the exciting prospects that await you!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson for the Department of Corrections, you will perform and oversee advanced manufacturing work in the production or processing of products or services at your assigned state correctional institution.In this role, you will be instructing, training, and supervising inmates in the practices, methods, and procedures of the industry. You will be providing demonstrations, explanations, and close supervision during training and work assignments. You will be responsible for planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned inmates. You will also maintain training progress reports, wage reports, and attendance records for assigned inmates and maintain established standards of quality and quantity during production through inspection of equipment, raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. In addition, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of factory equipment.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (40-hour work week) Work hours are 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday - Friday. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $48,425.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of experience in the production of goods or services; or An associate degree in industrial technology, operations management, business administration, or a related field; and one year of work experience in the production of goods or services; or An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of work experience in the production of goods or services.Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirement: You must pass a background investigation.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.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualif ed veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.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.