Corrections Optical Lab Factory Foreman - SCI Chester

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!

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.

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.

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.

• 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.
  
• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.