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Salary: $61,418.00 - $124,128.00 Annually
Location : Multi-County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-53700-98600
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR HUN Corr Indry
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 98600
Position Number: 00102861
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: J3
Pay Group: CM06
Bureau / Division Code: 00114209
Bureau / Division: CR HUN Corr Indry
Worksite Address: Please see work schedule and additional information section.
City: Pennsylvania
Contact Name: Yen Le
Contact Phone: 717.705.5614
Contact Email: hole@pa.gov
THE POSITION
As a Correctional Industries Manager 1 with the Department of Corrections, you will help shape daily operations in diverse and active production areas. This position gives you the chance to contribute to statewide goals while working with dedicated teams. You will have the opportunity to support safe, efficient work environments as well as help others learn valuable skills. This is a role where your leadership makes a difference every day!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the operation of multiple correctional industry programs that provide goods and services across the agency. Work involves planning, reviewing, and guiding activities to keep production efficient, safe, and aligned with agency goals. As a Correctional Industries Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Operations Oversight: Manage daily functions across designated industry areas to keep activities organized and productive
• Process Development: Improve work procedures and training programs to support staff and inmate workers
• Quality and Compliance: Monitor operations to ensure safety, security, and adherence to required standards
• Production Planning: Develop plans for materials, labor, and equipment based on forecasted needs
• Record Management: Maintain accurate records for production, budgets, staffing, and facility reports
• Team Coordination: Hold staff meetings, address concerns, and support communication within the work areas

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement 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 $61,418.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Please note: The worksite location is to be determined based on the selected candidate.
  • SCI Huntingdon - 1100 Pike St, Huntingdon, PA 16654
  • SCI Smithfield - 1120 Pike St, Huntingdon, PA 16652
  • SCI Mercer - 801 Butler Pike, Mercer, PA 16137
  • SCI Forest - 153 Woodland Dr, Marienville, PA 16239

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Corrections Factory Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing or a service oriented production operation, including two years of supervisory experience; or
• A Master's Degree with major course work in industrial engineering, business administration, public administration, vocational education, or industrial education, or related area and one year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or a service oriented production operation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, including two years supervisory experience in a manufacturing or a service oriented production operation. Formal study at a college or university with major course work in industrial engineering, business administration, public administration, vocational education, industrial education, or related training may be substituted for non-supervisory experience on a year-for- year basis to a maximum of four years.

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 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.
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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed full-time by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Factory Supervisor for one year or more?

• Yes
• No

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 many years of full-time supervisory experience do you possess in manufacturing or a service-oriented production operation?

• 2 years or more
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• None to less than 1 year

04
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.
05
Do you possess a conferred master's degree with major coursework in industrial engineering, business administration, public administration, vocational education, industrial education or related area?
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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education 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 and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

06
If you have not completed a master's degree as described above, have you completed any college coursework in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration, public administration, vocational education, industrial education, or related coursework?
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 a 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 and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.