Assistant Director of Correctional Industries
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Assistant Director of Correctional Industries
Salary
$89,996.00 - $136,842.00 Annually
Location
Cumberland County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2026-54606
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR Bur Corr Indry
Opening Date
07/29/2026
Closing Date
8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
98780
Position Number
00237020
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
J3
Pay Group
ST10
Bureau / Division Code
00110220
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Correctional Industries
Worksite Address
2520 Lisburn Road
City
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17011
Contact Name
Ariel Leicht
Contact Email
arleicht@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
The Assistant Director of Correctional Industries with the Department of Corrections (DOC) plays a key role in driving high-impact manufacturing and production across statewide shop operations. This position offers the chance to lead complex projects, shape efficient workflows, and build strong teams committed to quality and performance. Your leadership will fuel progress, strengthen operations, and guide important improvements that affect multiple institutions. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is passionate about manufacturing, excited by hands-on production environments, and motivated to lead people and processes toward statewide success.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports statewide Correctional Industries operations by directing daily activities and strengthening production across institutions. As an Assistant Director of Correctional Industries, you will perform the following duties:
Operational Oversight:Manage daily operations across multiple manufacturing shops and resolve production issues
Strategic Planning:Develop long-term and short-term strategies that support industry expansion projects
Fiscal and Supply Leadership:Oversee operational budgets, allocate resources, and monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility
Policy Administration:Create and evaluate policies that support manufacturing, operations, sales, and business practices
Staff Supervision:Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development guidance to the Operations Manager
Collaborative Coordination:Work with agencies, institutions, vendors, and customers to meet organizational goals
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=00237020) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
Formal study at a four-year college or university, with major course work in business administration, industrial engineering, industrial education, public administration, vocational education, or related training may be substituted for the manufacturing experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.
Additional Requirements:
You must be willing to travel to all Pennsylvania Correctional Industries (PCI) shops on a bi-annual basis.
You must have 10 years of experience in a manufacturing operation including 5 years in the management functions of manufacturing/floor operations resolving complex issues.
You must have 5 years of experience in production scheduling, resource allocation, and warehousing and operations in a manufacturing, operations, or production setting.
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 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). ant, 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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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.
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.
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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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess ten or more years of full-time 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?
Yes
No
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 experience must also 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
How many years of full-time progressively responsible experience do you possess in a manufacturing or service-oriented production operation?
5 years or more
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
None of the above
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 much undergraduate college coursework have you completed in business administration, vocational education, industrial education, industrial engineering, public administration, or a related area?
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.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
06
Do you possess a conferred Master's degree with major course work in business administration, vocational education, industrial education, industrial engineering, public administration, or a related area?
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
Additional Requirement - Are you willing and able to travel to all Pennsylvania Correctional Industries (PCI) shops on a bi-annual basis?
Yes
No
08
Additional Requirement - Do you have 10 years of experience in a manufacturing operation including 5 years in the management functions of manufacturing/floor operations resolving complex issues?
Yes
No
09
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 experience must also 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.
10
Additional Requirement - Do you have 5 years of experience with production scheduling, resource allocation, and warehousing and operations in a manufacturing, operations, or a production setting?
Yes
No
11
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 experience must also 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.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
