Reference #: 5271788
Salary
$51,868.00 - $104,716.00 Annually
Location
Crawford County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-45316-98345
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR CBS Crcnl Indry
Opening Date
03/20/2026
Closing Date
4/3/2026 10:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
98345
Position Number
00085222
Union
PSCOA
Bargaining Unit
H1
Pay Group
CO37
Bureau / Division Code
00111609
Bureau / Division
SCI Cambridge Springs / Correctional Industries
Worksite Address
451 Fullerton Avenue
City
Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16403
Contact Name
Maria Traficante
Contact Phone
717.705.9033
Contact Email
mtraficant@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Would enjoy leading the efficient process of manufacturing and producing braille and optical products? The Department of Corrections (DOC), Correctional Industries has the perfect opportunity for you! Our Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson is a highly motivated individual eager to teach inmates product basics and valuable job skills. If you want to encourage inmates at State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs to excel by using discipline and accountability to deliver top-notch optical products that help improve the quality of vision, then we want to talk to you. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson, you will perform and oversee advanced manufacturing work in the production and processing of braille and optical products. You will instruct, train, and supervise inmates in best practices, methods, and procedures as well as provide demonstrations, explanations, and feedback during training and work assignments. You will also oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of tools and equipment. This role requires the ability to establish effective working relationships and strong communication skills to ensure inmates learn the standard principles used to manufacture high-quality optical products and services. In addition, you will evaluate all inmate work assignments, maintain training progress reports, and make recommendations to improve output efficiency.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
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 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:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
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 similardocuments 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.
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 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.
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/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.
How to apply:
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