Description

In order to be considered for this position, please apply directly at www.careers.wa.gov
to this announcement AND attach the following items to your application:

• A current resume (indicating your related experience).
• A letter of interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.
• Three (3) professional references.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

AGENCY PROFILE:
Correctional Industries (CI) is a unique blend of business and government, using private industry tools and techniques to provide a public service. Operations within the state correctional facilities are supported by sales to state agencies, county and local governments, and not-for-profit organizations. For information about the Correctional Industries located at Washington State Penitentiary, please visit our website.
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DOC OFFERS:
Flexible schedules
Comprehensive compensation packages
Training and development opportunities

Duties

Correctional Industries (CI) is committed to maintain and expand incarcerated work training programs which develop marketable skills, instill and promote positive work ethics and reduce the tax burden of corrections. This position supports that objective by providing supervision and support to the CISA's on a daily basis. This position will focus on the organization of the daily floor operations which also includes planning, raw material procurement, inventory control, quality control, as well as safety and security of the operation.

Provide supervision and training of incarcerated workers and staff, as assigned:

• Supervise and train incarcerated workers and/or supervise assigned staff in the training of incarcerated workers
• Monitors adherence to HACCP, progressive cooking techniques, portion control, and food quality control measures
• Conduct monthly/weekly/daily staff meetings, conduct one on one’s (PMI’s)
• Provide feedback on staff job performance per policy.
• Document, and provide feedback on incarcerated worker job performance and behavior.

Planning and Scheduling:

• Direct and assign incarcerated workers.
• Utilize quality control measurements to coordinate efforts during production.
• Coordinate production/scheduling efforts with other staff.
• Develop and operate preventative maintenance schedule for equipment.
• Monitor and verify SOP’s are followed (e.g.: identify and report deficiencies, conduct in-process inspections, verify correct raw material usage)

Ensures staff and incarcerated workers receive safety training and adhere to safe work practices by participating in a Safety and Accident Prevention Program in accordance with DOC Policies:

• Maintain proper recordkeeping for the DOC Safety Program.
• Within established timelines review and investigate accident reports to identify what caused the event and recommend preventive measures.
• Participate in and/or conduct monthly Safety committee/meetings.
• Document safety and sanitation inspections, as required.

Ensure safe and secure operations:

• Maintain security and discipline over incarcerated workers in accordance with DOC policy.
• Account for incarcerated workers in accordance with DOC policy; to include: informal counts, reconciliation of call outs, etc.
• Execute and maintain tool control processes according to DOC policy; to include: completion of daily tool accountability log, tool add/drops, shadow board, etc.
• Account for and document the perpetual inventory of consumables items (e.g.: blades, drill bits box cutters etc.)
• Maintain key control per DOC policy, to include: inspect keys, keep on your person at all times, report discrepancies, etc.

Administrative duties and other duties as assigned; including but not limited to:

• Maintain accurate timekeeping for incarcerated workers, as required, to include: sign in/sign out within Correctional Industries Time Keeping (CITK), reconcile discrepancies, etc.
• Develops or assists in, the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Support continuous process improvement

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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  Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products or equivalent software programs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in routine and emergent situations.
• Ability to develop and promote positive and professional interpersonal relationships
• Ability to set and manage priorities
• Proficient in HACCP principles

AND

• Two (2) years’ full time work experience in private industry or as a CISA in food service, food manufacturing, food processing, OR institutional feeding environment.

OR

• One (1) year full time work experience at the CISA level AND One (1) year full time work experience in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing, OR institutional feeding environment.

AND

• One (1) year full time work experience supervising employees, within the past 15 years, in which the supervisory duties including directing the work of work of the employees supervised and providing employee performance feedback.

OR

• Three (3) years full time work experience supervising incarcerated workers within a correctional environment in which the supervisory duties included directing the work of the incarcerated supervised and providing incarcerated worker performance feedback.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years’ full time work experience in a food service, food manufacturing, food processing, OR institutional feeding environment.
• More than two (2) years full time work experience supervising employees within the past 5 years in which the supervisory duties included directing the work of the employees supervised and providing employee performance feedback.
• Three (3) or more years’ full time work experience at the Correctional Industries Supervisor Assistant level in the food service industry.
• An AA degree or Vocational Certificate/degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning software (MRP)
• Experience with teaching and training
• Experience working within a correctional facility

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Pursuant to Emergency Proclamation 21-14, all Washington State executive branch employees, on-site contractors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process for all positions within our agency. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruiter listed in the supplemental information section at the end of the job announcement.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email paige.walker@doc1.wa.gov or give us a call at 669-554-8133. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.