Corrections Optical Lab Factory Foreman - SCI Chester
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Corrections Optical Lab Factory Foreman - SCI Chester
Salary
$51,868.00 - $104,716.00 Annually
Location
Delaware County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-41247-98295
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR CHS Corr Indry
Opening Date
01/23/2026
Closing Date
2/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
98295
Position Number
00190499
Union
PSCOA
Bargaining Unit
H1
Pay Group
CO37
Bureau / Division Code
00112209
Bureau / Division
State Correctional Institution at Chester
Worksite Address
500 E. 4th Street
City
Chester, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19013
Contact Name
Ronda Hugaboom
Contact Phone
717.307.3234
Contact Email
rhugaboom@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester is seeking a highly motivated Corrections Optical Lab Factory Foreman to oversee the operations of our advanced, commercial-grade optical laboratory. In this role, you will combine your technical expertise in lens fabrication with leadership skills to manage a production environment within the Correctional Industry program. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to drive operational excellence, ensure high-quality optical production, and contribute to a mission-driven program that emphasizes inmate vocational skill-building. Become an integral member of our team, apply with us today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Corrections Optical Lab Factory Foreman at SCI Chester, you will play a critical role in overseeing the production excellence and the operational security of the Correctional Industries Optical Lab. You will be responsible for directing all manufacturing processes, ensuring that the lab meets high-volume production demands while maintaining rigorous quality standards. Your leadership will extend to monitoring the complete lifecycle of the lab's operations, from the procurement of raw materials and inventory management to the final shipping and receiving of finished optical goods. In this supervisory capacity, you will lead a team of inmate employees, fostering a productive and disciplined work environment. You will be responsible for managing inmate attendance, evaluating worker performance, and providing necessary training and direction to ensure operational success.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00190499) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years of experience in optical manufacture or repair work in a commercial or institutional optical lab operation; or
Three years of experience as a Corrections Officer (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) , including one year involving optical manufacture or repair work in a commercial or institutional optical lab operation;or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
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.
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
How many years of full-time experience do you possess in optical manufacture or repair work in a commercial or institutional optical lab operation?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Officer for three or more years full-time?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed in industrial arts, vocational or industrial education, industrial engineering or management, or business administration?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
90 credits or more
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
06
Have you completed any other post high school training related to optical manufacture or repair work?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
07
Have you completed any vocational or technical high school training appropriate to optical manufacture or repair work?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
08
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
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Provides vocational training in the operation of a commercial optical lab. Uses various office and optical manufacturing computer software and programs; demonstration; verbal instruction; and the practical application of a variety of optical manufacturing equipment, tools, and devices to teach the procedures, methods, and techniques involved in the manufacture and repair of eyeglasses. Explains and demonstrates procedures related to the preventive maintenance and minor repair of a variety of optical equipment, tools, and devices, including assembling and disassembling; calibrating to acceptable tolerances, and lubricating and cleaning equipment.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have provided training in the operation of a commercial optical lab by using various office and optical manufacturing computer software and programs; demonstration; verbal instruction; and the practical application of a variety of optical manufacturing equipment, tools, and devices to teach the procedures, methods, and techniques involved in the manufacture and repair of eyeglasses, AND I have trained on the procedures related to the preventive maintenance and minor repair of a variety of optical equipment, tools, and devices, including assembling and disassembling; calibrating to acceptable tolerances, and lubricating and cleaning equipment.
B. I have experience working in a restrictive institutional or commercial optical lab, and have experience in the use of various office and optical manufacturing computer software and programs, and in the procedures, methods and techniques involved in the manufacture and repair of eyeglasses and on the use of a variety of optical manufacturing equipment, tools, and devices, AND I have experience in the procedures related to the preventive maintenance and minor repair of a variety of optical equipment, tools, and devices, including assembling and disassembling; calibrating to acceptable tolerances, and lubricating and cleaning equipment.
C. I have experience using various office and optical manufacturing computer software and programs to manufacture or repair eyeglasses, OR I have experience in the procedures related to the preventive maintenance and minor repair of a variety of optical equipment, tools, and devices, including assembling and disassembling; calibrating to acceptable tolerances, and lubricating and cleaning equipment.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
10
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 environment in which you trained (classroom, shop, on-the-job, or combination thereof), if applicable
The subjects you trained and method of instruction, if applicable
Your specific duties and responsibilities
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ASSIGNS AND REVIEWS WORK
Assigns work by using independent judgment to determine the nature of the work and the proper tools, equipment, and materials needed to carry out the training or work assignments. Explains work assignments in a clear and concise manner to convey the desired outcome of the work performed. Issues tools, equipment and material required; and supervises, monitors, and inspects work in progress and completed work to ensure eyeglasses are manufactured to the correct prescription and specifications. Discusses work results with individuals to provide feedback; provides assistance to individuals when corrective action is necessary; and documents individuals' progress in the vocational training program.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have independently determined the nature of the task to be performed and have assigned work by explaining the assignment with regard to the desired outcome; have issued tools, equipment and material required; and have supervised, monitored, and inspected work in progress or completed work to ensure eyeglasses are manufactured to the correct prescription and specifications; AND I have provided feedback to individuals regarding their work, and have provided assistance when corrective action is necessary to ensure eyeglasses are manufactured to the correct prescription and specifications.
B. I have ensured individuals understood the nature of the work to be performed and that they have been issued the appropriate tools, equipment and material for their work assignments, and I have monitored work in progress to ensure eyeglasses were manufactured to the correct prescription and specifications; AND I have provided feedback to individuals in order to assist them in understanding the processes of manufacturing or repairing eyeglasses to the correct prescription and specifications.
C. I have never assigned work to others or reviewed work.
12
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
Your level or responsibility in the allocation of work
Your specific duties and responsibilities
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - MAINTAINS INVENTORY
Maintains adequate inventory levels of parts, material, and other supplies to support training or manufacturing requirements, and prepares requisitions to replenish same.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have used enterprise resource planning software or spreadsheet programs to maintain adequate inventory levels of parts, material, and other supplies to support training or maintenance requirements; and to prepare requisitions to replenish inventory items when necessary.
B. I have maintained adequate inventory levels of parts, material, and other supplies to support requirements, but did not use enterprise resource planning software or spreadsheet programs while performing this work.
C. I have monitored inventory levels of parts, material, tools, and other supplies and have informed the proper individual when replenishment is necessary.
D. I have no experience in maintaining or monitoring inventory.
14
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 enterprise resource planning software, or spreadsheet programs that you used (if applicable)
Your specific duties and responsibilities relating to replenishment of inventory levels (if applicable)
Your specific duties and responsibilities
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SHIPPING AND RECEIVING
Monitors the status of work orders, and the status of incoming and outgoing shipments of parts, material, or goods.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have used enterprise resource planning software or spreadsheet programs to monitor the receipt and status of work orders, and the status of incoming and outgoing shipments of parts, material, and goods.
B. I have monitored the receipt and status of work orders, and the status of incoming and outgoing shipments of parts, material, and goods, but did not use enterprise planning software or spreadsheet programs while performing this work.
C. I have either monitored the receipt and status of work orders, or the status of incoming or outgoing shipments of parts, material, and goods.
D. I have never monitored the receipt and status of work orders or the status of incoming or outgoing shipments of parts, material, and goods.
16
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 enterprise resource planning software, or spreadsheet programs that you used (if applicable)
Your specific duties and responsibilities relating to shipping and receiving (if applicable)
Your specific duties and responsibilities
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
