Corrl Industries Program Specialist-Gunnison

State of Utah • Gunnison, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Utah Correctional Industries (UCI), a division of the Department of Corrections, is seeking a Correctional Industry Program Specialist – Warehousing. This role is pivotal in guiding, mentoring, and equipping incarcerated individuals with real-world workforce skills, professional discipline, and personal accountability. UCI fosters a collaborative culture centered on professional growth, positive attitudes, and great teamwork. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, highly motivated, and passionate about workforce development and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of vocational training and program development/evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead incarcerated individual work crews effectively and securely.
• Proficiency in operating, maneuvering, and navigating vehicles, machinery, and tools (including maintenance and repair).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to deliver clear instructions, document data, and collaborate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Friendly & Courteous: Building positive relationships with internal teams, external customers, and program participants.
• Enthusiastic & Sincere: Demonstrating genuine dedication to team success, offender rehabilitation, and vocational growth.
• Helpful & Concerned: Providing clear, customer-focused support and fostering a constructive, solution-oriented workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trade specialist leading daily warehousing, delivery, installation, and general construction activities within Utah Correctional Industries.
• Function as a first-line supervisor/foreman, directing and mentoring inmate work crews and staff to achieve high-quality project and program goals.
• Provide hands-on vocational training, skill development, and valuable work experience to offenders in the pre-release program, preparing them for successful workforce reintegration.
• Ensure full compliance with safety and environmental guidelines, maintaining rigorous adherence to OSHA, EPA, and correctional security standards.
• Inspect materials and products, monitor production standards, track operational data (time, production, cost records), and deliver reports that drive program success.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

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