Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson - SCI Somerset

THE POSITION Share your knowledge and skills with a diverse population! The Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson to oversee our Laundry Plant at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset. If you are looking forward to beginning a new and rewarding career, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will instruct and oversee inmate workers in the manufacturing, production, or processing of products or services within the laundry plant. Your work will involve training inmate workers in the techniques and methods needed for the production of products and services. This will also include the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of tools and equipment. You will submit attendance for liability and payroll purposes, as well as provide inmate progress reports. Some of your duties will also include conducting searches of inmates and work areas for contraband, as well as accounting for inventory of tools and supplies. Additionally, you will participate in the development of product specifications and production goals. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position 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 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 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 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 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/test once for this posting. * Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. 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 visit and click on the benefits box. * Eligibility rules apply. 01 How many years of full-time experience in the production of goods or services do you possess? * 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 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 much college coursework have you completed in industrial technology, operations management, business administration, or a related field? 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 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 clicking the Evaluation Services link. * 90 credits or more * Conferred Associate's degree * 60 but less than 90 credits * 30 but less than 60 credits * Less than 30 credits * None 04 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. You must complete the application and answer 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 our FAQ page. * Yes 05 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING Provides vocational training in the manufacturing of products. Uses demonstration; verbal instruction; and the practical application of a variety of manufacturing equipment, tools, and devices to teach the procedures, methods, and techniques involved in the manufacture of products. Explains and demonstrates procedures related to the preventive maintenance and minor repair of a variety of equipment, tools, and devices. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have provided training in the manufacturing of products by using a variety of techniques. I was responsible for evaluating the learner's performance. * B. I have provided training in the manufacturing of products by using a variety of techniques. I was NOT responsible for evaluating the learner's performance. * C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 06 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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. * Details regarding your experience evaluating learners' performance. * Your level of responsibility. 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - MONITORING INVENTORY Monitors inventory levels of parts, raw materials, and other supplies to support training, maintenance, or operations requirements, and prepares requisitions to replenish low supplies. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience monitoring inventory levels of parts, materials, and other supplies and taking action to have low supplies replenished. * B. I have experience monitoring inventory levels of parts, materials, and other supplies and informing someone else who took action to have low supplies replenished. * C. I have no experience related to this work behavior. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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. * Details regarding your experience taking action to have low supplies replenished. * Your level of responsibility. 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - QUALITY ASSURANCE Evaluates product output to assess the quality of goods produced in a manufacturing environment and recommends improvements to materials, equipment, or processes to correct deficiencies. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience inspecting product output to assess the quality of goods produced in a manufacturing environment. I evaluated product deficiencies and recommended improvements to materials, equipment, or processes to correct deficiencies. * B. I have experience inspecting product output to assess the quality of goods produced in a manufacturing environment. I reported product deficiencies to someone else who evaluated the deficiencies and recommended corrective action. * C. I have no experience 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 in 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. * Details regarding your experience evaluating product deficiencies and recommending corrective action. * Your level of responsibility. 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SAFETY Inspects work areas to ensure compliance with established regulations and standards. Performs pre- and post-operation checks of equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize wear of equipment and tools. Demonstrates proper safety procedures and discusses safety precautions and hazards. Reports all workplace injuries, corrects any safety hazards in the work area, and reports injuries and hazards to the appropriate authority. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards or for inspecting equipment or tools to ensure safe operation and minimize wear. I was responsible for making changes to correct safety deficiencies. * B. I have experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards or for inspecting equipment or tools to ensure safe operation and minimize wear. I reported deficiencies to someone else who was responsible for making changes to correct safety deficiencies. * C. I have no experience related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in 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. * Details regarding your experience making changes to work areas to correct safety deficiencies. * Your level of responsibility. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website

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