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Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), has an opening for a Correctional Industries Supervisor 1 (General Industries) position at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield, CT. This hazardous duty position is located within the Metal Shop responsible for producing productions such as picnic table frames, aluminum signpost frames, plow pins, sign and cone holders, pre-warning sign frames, heil dump conveyors, pipe gates, commissary carts, wing carts, truck boxes, metal silverware holders and many more interesting projects!
What We Can Offer You:

• Visit ourState Employee Benefits Overviewpage!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
• A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV). As a Hazardous Duty employee, you will be eligible to retire after just 25 years of service, regardless of your age.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule (36.25 hours per week)
• First-shift; hours are 6:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• On-site position; not eligible for hybrid work.
• *NOTE: This is a hazardous duty position. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty (paid) training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.

Key Responsibilities:
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and instructing inmates in skilled craftwork found in the metal fabrication industries, methods and techniques of manufacturing process/service, proper use of tools/materials, necessary safety rules/procedures maintenance and cleaning/repairing of equipment.
• Assigning work to inmates.
• Generating and maintaining cost reports, production inventory data and time records.
• Maintaining discipline and enforces security measures within assigned areas.
• Conducting performance reviews of inmates.
• Related duties as required (See Example of Duties section).

About Us:
The MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution is a level 4/5, high/maximum security level multi-mission facility for adult males. Based on its offender population, it is the largest correctional facility in New England. It came into being on May 15, 2001 as the result of the consolidation of the Walker Reception and Special Management Unit and the MacDougall Correctional Institution and sits on a combined 140 acres.
The facility focuses on education both academic (ABE, Pre-GED, GED, Special Education, TSOL), and at the MacDougall Building (Vocational Maintenance, Electro Mechanical, Micro Computers, Electronic Repair, Dental, and Commercial Cleaning). Programming is also a vital component of our mission and includes Parenting Skills, Sex Offender Treatment, Family Issues, Beyond Fear, Addiction Services, Aftercare and Fellowship AA/NA meetings.
The Industries program employs up to 70 inmates, some of whom graduated from various Vocational Education programs. A Regional Commissary employs up to 60 inmates. Others are employed in various capacities in the Food Service Operation, commercial cleaning and other janitorial functions essential to the hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility.
Selection Plan
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

• Please include any certification and/or licensure credential details within your application.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested and commutable to.
• This is a hazardous duty* position.

*Candidates selected for hire will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT. This training consists of both classroom and on the job training (one day of classroom presentation and nine days of "hands-on" physical training.) The Behavior Management Program training will educate on the use of physical force as it applies to self-defense, and the maintenance of order and security within the inmate population. In order to graduate, trainees will be required to pass a written exam, as well as a practical skills test which will be scored.
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
• This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

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Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rachel Allsop at Rachel.Allsop@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor and providing instruction for a group of inmates engaged in the manufacture, production or processing of products or services in the occupation indicated by the parenthetical title of the class.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervises and instructs inmates in proper methods and techniques of manufacturing process or service, proper use of tools and materials, necessary safety rules and procedures and maintenance, cleaning and repair of equipment;
• Plans and routes work to be performed, assigning inmates to specific tasks;
• Estimates needs and requisitions supplies, materials and equipment necessary;
• Supervises maintenance and/or repair of equipment or arranges for outside service and material;
• Maintains cost, production inventory and time records and makes necessary reports on operations;
• Maintains discipline and enforces security measures within assigned areas;
• Maintains appropriate security procedures for tools, equipment, chemicals, etc.;
• Reviews and evaluates performance of assigned inmates;
• Submits reports relative to inmate disciplinary actions, recommendations for "good time", furloughs, reassignments, etc.;
• May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies;
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment involved in occupational area;
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of production planning and control;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral communication skills;
• Ability to
  • interpret plans, blueprints and diagrams where required;
  • keep records and make reports;
  • perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;
  • train, instruct and supervise inmates in methods and techniques of the trade;
  • utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in a manufacturing environment involved in the areas of production, production planning and/or quality control which must have included some responsibility for the production output of other workers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience supervising within a production manufacturing environment.
• Experience in metalworking processes (e.g., welding, milling, drilling, lathe turning CNC operation, and sheet metal fabrication).
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Experience with industry computer programming such as Mastercam, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and CNC software and machinery.
• Experience training, instructing, coaching and monitoring the production output of a diverse group of people.
• Experience enforcing safety protocols and conducting inspections.
• Experience tracking production metrics, scheduling work and improving efficiency to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and quality control mindset.
• Experience with fast paced, ever changing production environments.
• Experience in problem solving and building positive and productive working relationships both up and down the chain of command.
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel for creating and modifying spreadsheets, and Word for preparing correspondence.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification at the time of appointment.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain either a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License, a Commercial Driver's License or both.
• Incumbents may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility,