CERT: Correctional Trades Shop Supervisor Culinary - Maine Correctional Center, Windham.

State of Maine•Windham, ME

45d•$25 - $32

About The Position

This is structure and craft work involving resident vocational programs. Work includes developing vocational training programs, teaching residents trade skills and work methods, directing and assigning resident work activities, and ensuring proper security procedures are followed. An employee in this classification specializes in specific trade (e.g. culinary division, wood shop, machine shop, finishing shop, upholstery/refinishing shop, print shop, safety training). Supervision may be exercised over assistants, instructors, and/or other trades employees. Work is performed under limited supervision. This position will be responsible for supporting the Culinary Arts at Maine Correctional Center, Windham, ME.

Requirements

Four (4) years of education, training, and/or experience in the specified trade to include one (1) year of experience supervising the work of tradespeople.
Some positions may require special licenses/certifications in the specified trade.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those with ServSafe certification and/or ServSafe instructor certification and culinary experience.

Responsibilities

Monitors and inspects completed work in order to ensure established quality standards are met.
Reviews design for products, makes changes as necessary, and established product standards in order to control design and production.
Estimates and evaluates special production jobs in order to maintain production schedules and work assignments and provide cost estimates.
Observes and monitors resident behavior and takes appropriate action, when necessary, in order to maintain the safety of staff and residents, prevent escape, and maintain security.
Prepares and submits reports on resident work performance in order to evaluate residents for increased good time.
Takes and reviews resident count in order to make scheduled control reports and to promote prison security.
Develops training programs in a specific trade in order to provide vocational and rehabilitative opportunities to residents.
Instructs, directs, and monitors resident performance in order to ensure effective development of resident job skills and work methods.
Reviews and recommends resident training and work program assignments in order to provide vocational opportunities and ensure appropriateness of vocational assignments.
Implements production schedules in order to meet established production timelines.
Issues and receives resident passes in order to control resident movement.
Develops, monitors, and controls records for material and tool inventories in order to prevent unauthorized access to and ensure availability of materials and tools.
Adjusts machinery, tools, and equipment; and schedules maintenance or repairs in order to maintain a safe, efficient operating environment and meet production schedules.
Confers with vendors and vendor representatives regarding their commodities and services, prices, discounts, shipping methods, and changes or cancellations in order to establish and maintain working relationships, exchange information, and ensure requirements are met.
Prepares daily time sheets and submits weekly payrolls in order to ensure accuracy and timely processing of reports.
Evaluates assigned subordinate personnel in order to provide guidance and fulfill requirements of the performance evaluation system.
Investigates and examines all areas of shop in order to prevent the introduction and use of contraband.
Requisitions stock and issues materials, supplies, and tools; and inspects and evaluates raw materials in order to ensure availability and quality of required items.
Schedules and arranges delivery of or delivers production items in order to maintain flow of completed products and meet delivery schedules.
Serves on Disciplinary Board in order to review resident behavior and provide input on appropriate discipline.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage- The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit- Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan- The State of Maine contributes 19.63% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement- Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts- Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness- The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation- Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.