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Assistant Director of Correctional Industries

Salary

$88,235.00 - $134,162.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-30011

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR Bur Corr Indry

Opening Date

07/23/2025

Closing Date

8/21/2025 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

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00237020) .

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.

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.

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 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.

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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

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

How many years of full-time progressively responsible experience do you possess in a manufacturing or service-oriented production operation? Standard experience follow-up language

+ 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

03

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.

04

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 visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.? 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

05

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 visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.? 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

06

Additional Requirement - Are you willing and able to travel to all PCI shops on a BI- bases?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov