What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Industries Director position at phila?
Announced in Anticipation of Approval by the Administrative BoardThis posting is open to the public.The Philadelphia Prisons Department is hiring candidates with three years of progressively responsible experience in project management and managerial operations for a role assisting with their industries program. Apply your experience in managing operations or manufacturing/production to advance the skilling and rehabilitation of our incarcerated community. Apply by March 16, 2025.To learn more about our trades shops visit https://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-department-of-prisons/prison-programming/ Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee!• Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA – Eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you’re a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key Cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships – The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!• Qualify for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program – This program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loan after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full time for the City of Philadelphia. Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceJoin the City of Philadelphia today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!ABOUT THIS POSITIONThis is administrative work planning and directing the activities of a large‑scale, diversified industries program in a correctional system. The employee in this class plans and directs, through subordinate assistant directors, production activities of correctional industries plants and develops inmate vocational programs in conjunction with industry activities. Work involves evaluating production capabilities, determining feasibility of manufacturing specific products and promoting sale and use of services and manufactured goods. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level administrator, and involves conditions which can only be partially controlled.
