Correctional Workshop Specialist - 20030006

State of Ohio • Lancaster, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Workshop Specialist oversees workshop work and service delivery performed by incarcerated individuals at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Southeastern Correctional Institution. The role provides security and custody, trains incarcerated individuals in work methods, equipment operation, and safety, and enforces institutional rules. It also oversees work assignments, product quality, equipment and workshop upkeep, supplies and inventory, and shipping and receiving.

The specialist maintains workshop records and reports, enters data into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) manufacturing system as assigned, and completes payroll, earned-credit, performance evaluation, and inspection reports. The position also includes escorting or transporting incarcerated individuals, attending in-service training, contributing to special projects and committees, and assisting with institutional and OPI accreditation files. The employee may be assigned to another OPI shop when staffing shortages or other circumstances require it.

This is a permanent, full-time classified position at Southeastern Correctional Institution in Lancaster, Ohio. Compensation is listed as $23.65; the posting does not specify a pay period. Work hours are not specified.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• At least 18 months of training or experience providing work direction to employees or a work crew.
• At least 3 months of training or experience in employee training and development.
• Alternatively, for positions assigned to the asbestos abatement program: successful completion of the asbestos building inspection initial course, asbestos management planner initial course, and asbestos abatement project supervisor initial course under EPA AHERA regulations (40 CFR 763 Subpart E).
• Equivalent combinations meeting the minimum class qualifications are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incarcerated individuals assigned to the OPI workshop and/or engaged in service delivery.
• Provide security and custody of incarcerated individuals.
• Train incarcerated individuals in proper work methods, equipment operation, and safety practices in the assigned area.
• Enforce institution rules and regulations.
• Control supplies, equipment, and tools, including issuing and recording daily tool and chemical usage and taking inventory of supplies.
• Assign and review work, including scheduling incarcerated individuals, monitoring and evaluating work, and completing quality-control checks.
• Ensure products meet quality-control specifications.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of workshop activities.
• Enter data into the manufacturing system (ERP) as assigned.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, including scheduling routine and preventative maintenance, and/or workshop cleaning.
• Escort and/or transport incarcerated individuals.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, storage, and/or inventory of products and materials.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Complete daily and month-end inmate payroll, month-end Earned Credit reports, inmate performance evaluations, and weekly inspection reports.
• Perform other related duties and security functions.
• Attend in-service trainings.
• Work on special projects and committees.
• Assist with ACA institutional and OPI files.
• Work in another OPI shop when required because of staff shortage and/or extenuating circumstances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS.
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed