VOCATIONAL WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR - PRINT SHOP / NORTH COUNTY

Los Angeles County (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides instruction in trade and vocational subjects and supervises patients or inmates at a County hospital or institution. Positions allocated to this classification report to higher-level management and are distinguished by their responsibility for preparing committed individuals to become productive and contributing members of society by providing training in trade and vocational skills necessary to gain employment and in developing socially acceptable attitudes and interests. Incumbents provide individual and group instruction and are responsible for supervising the conduct of the students while in the classroom or workshop. Supervises the training of inmates in the use of shop equipment by instructing them in printing, bindery, and print-finishing operations: reviewing their work; maintaining workflow; advising them of those areas needing improvement; suggesting means of overcoming deficiencies; evaluating work; etc. in order to ensure: the maximum participation of inmates; adequate production levels; inmates achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. Supervises the use of equipment by reviewing/inspecting the work; providing guidance and technical expertise; monitoring; training; coaching; etc. in order to: a) ensure proper utilization of equipment, tools, and supplies and b) prevent accidents to inmates and employees. Performs needs analysis by evaluating inmate work interests, aptitudes, muscle strength, tolerance, mechanical ability; etc. in order to: a) provide the appropriate training in trade and vocational skills necessary to gain employment and b) develop socially acceptable attitudes and interests. Maintains records of inmate work and work habits by gathering/collecting records; entering records into computer; etc. in order to ensure accurate record keeping. Determines work schedule and standards for inmates by determining inmate skill sets/experience; determining appropriate department assignment based on length of stay; etc. in order to produce printed products in a timely manner for the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department and other clients. Coordinates work production with other divisions or County departments by assessing the current workload; having production meetings; collaborating with other instructors and staff; etc. in order to produce printed products in a timely and efficient manner for the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department and other clients. Supervises the issuance, repair, and maintenance of shop equipment and materials by reviewing maintenance documentation/emails; informing supervisors of maintenance requirements; etc. in order to: a) keep the printing equipment in proper working condition and b) maximize production efficiency and safety.

Requirements

Option I: Completion of 60 semester units or the equivalent quarter units in an accredited college or university with specialization in education, manual arts, industry arts -AND- One year of experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation, vocational instruction, or as a foreperson in industry.
Option II: Five years of experience in the field of offset printing or binding.
Possession of a Standard Designated Subjects Trade and Technical Teaching Credential authorizing teaching in the field of offset printing or binding will be accepted for the required experience.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform essential job-related functions.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a specialization in Graphic Design, Manufacturing Technology/Engineering or Process Related, or a closely related field.
Full-time work experience providing training in trades and vocational skills; providing individual and group instruction; preparing committed individuals to become productive and contributing members of society.
Full-time work experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week.
Experience with print job and workflow management; print production; a variety of print equipment (must be with small, midsize, and large multicolor offset printing presses); bindery and finishing.
Supervisory and/or acting supervisor experience training and/or motivating employees; promoting employee safety; handling employee grievances; monitoring and reviewing the work of employees; documenting and implementing disciplinary action; directing and evaluating the performance of employees; planning, assigning, and delegating assignments to employees; participating in employee hiring, appointment, and termination processes.
Supervision refers to providing direct administration and technical supervision to include planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff (typically three (3) to ten (10) employees), evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling and recommending discipline.

Responsibilities

Supervises the training of inmates in the use of shop equipment by instructing them in printing, bindery, and print-finishing operations: reviewing their work; maintaining workflow; advising them of those areas needing improvement; suggesting means of overcoming deficiencies; evaluating work; etc. in order to ensure: the maximum participation of inmates; adequate production levels; inmates achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
Supervises the use of equipment by reviewing/inspecting the work; providing guidance and technical expertise; monitoring; training; coaching; etc. in order to: a) ensure proper utilization of equipment, tools, and supplies and b) prevent accidents to inmates and employees.
Performs needs analysis by evaluating inmate work interests, aptitudes, muscle strength, tolerance, mechanical ability; etc. in order to: a) provide the appropriate training in trade and vocational skills necessary to gain employment and b) develop socially acceptable attitudes and interests.
Maintains records of inmate work and work habits by gathering/collecting records; entering records into computer; etc. in order to ensure accurate record keeping.
Determines work schedule and standards for inmates by determining inmate skill sets/experience; determining appropriate department assignment based on length of stay; etc. in order to produce printed products in a timely manner for the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department and other clients.
Coordinates work production with other divisions or County departments by assessing the current workload; having production meetings; collaborating with other instructors and staff; etc. in order to produce printed products in a timely and efficient manner for the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department and other clients.
Supervises the issuance, repair, and maintenance of shop equipment and materials by reviewing maintenance documentation/emails; informing supervisors of maintenance requirements; etc. in order to: a) keep the printing equipment in proper working condition and b) maximize production efficiency and safety.

Benefits

Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health Care Spending Accounts, Long-term Disability Health Insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits.
Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.

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