7Q70 - CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

7Q70

PAY RANGE: N22

CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is supervisory level work directing a diversified industries program in a large correctional institution. The employee in this class performs the duties of an across‑the‑board assistant to the Correctional Industries Director. Overseeing the activities of the industries shops through industrial shop supervisors and assuring adherence to production schedules and compliance with inmate training regulations and guidelines are major aspects of the work. Work is performed under the supervision of the Correctional Industries Director and involves conditions which can only be partially controlled.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

1. This is a one position class located in the Philadelphia Correctional Industries.

2. The employee must serve as an across‑the‑board assistant to the Correctional Industries Director.

3. The employee must supervise a diversified industries program.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Tours the correctional industries plants; observes production operations for such items as clothing, furniture and printed materials; discusses production activities with industries shop supervisors; prepares reports on the pace of production at each industries plant as well as inventories.

Reviews reports of industries shop supervisors; analyzes correctional industries plant production costs; checks cost of labor and raw materials used in each production process; evaluates existing production techniques; recommends modifications for production techniques and equipment; develops new methods for the supervision and training of inmates in each industries plant; makes recommendations on industries policies.

Ensures that industries shop supervisors at each industries plant comply with court orders; participates in the inspection of correctional industries for such compliance; attends executive staff meeting and other meetings as required.

Assists in the preparation of the operating budget of the entire correctional industries program; estimates the cost of labor and raw materials as well as depreciation and minor expenditures.

Assists in the research of potential new correctional industries programs; evaluates capabilities of staff, inmates, and equipment at each industries plant; conducts feasibility studies for new projects as required; provides detailed information on new proposals for production, plant and equipment layout.

Evaluates performance of subordinate staff and completes performance evaluations; addresses disciplinary issues in unit; approves leave requests for subordinate staff; ensures that industries staff is kept current on the latest trends and innovations in the various industry plants within the industry program.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

· the principles, practices, and techniques of manufacturing operations in a diversified industries program.

· the materials and equipment used in a diversified industries program.

· the hazards and safety precautions pertaining to correctional industries and/or similar private or public industries program.

· administrative processes as they relate to production process.

· laws, court orders and other regulations affecting a correctional industries program and/or similar private or public.

ABILITY TO:

· supervise personnel in a diversified industries program.

· direct training and utilization of employees in a diversified industries program.

· analyze materials and methods used in a diversified industries program.

· make recommendations for efficient use of resources in a correctional and/or similar private or public industries program.

· prepare oral and written reports and to present them clearly and concisely.

· establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative officials, supervisory personnel, employees and private and/or public industry programs and agencies.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 1/24.)

EDUCATION

Completion of 60 college credits at an accredited college or university.

AND

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Two years of journey level experience in a trade or shop specialty.

AND

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Two years of supervisory experience in a correctional or equivalent trade industries program.

NOTE:

1. Additional general experience or completion of a post high school vocational technical program in a relevant trade specialty can substitute for the education on a year for year basis.

2. Completion of a recognized industry related certification may substitute for one year of the required education or experience.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included the specific experience.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure in this class.

Class Established:

CSC ‑ 1/86

Ad Board ‑ 2/86

Spec. Revision:

CSC - 12/09

Ad Board – 1/10

Spec. Revision:

CSC – 7/18

Ad Board – 8/18

Change in pay rate:

CSC – 8/23

Ad. Board – 9/23

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 12/23

Ad. Board – 1/24

Change in pay rate:

CSC – 8/24

Ad. Board – 9/24