What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Specialist III - Texas Correctional Industries Production Supervisor - Hilltop Unit (610541) position at Texas Department of Criminal Justice?
JOB SUMMARY
Performs highly complex work in the production and processing of various products in the Texas
Correctional Industry department. Work involves monitoring the work of inmates to ensure efficient
operations. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Monitors inmates in the performance of assigned tasks; develops production standards; makes
recommendations on production procedure changes; monitors and reviews production to ensure
quality and quantity control of finished products; and monitors machinery and equipment
maintenance.
B. Ensures on-the-job training and safety training are conducted for inmate workers in methods
and equipment used.
C. Prepares reports of operations and related documents.
D. Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations;
performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining
security of assigned inmates.
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. One year full-time, wage-earning experience in garment manufacturing
or
Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in any production or manufacturing operation.
Thirty semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of
Education (USDE) may be substituted for each year of experience on a year-for-year basis for
a maximum substitution of two years.
3. Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of quality control standards to maintain satisfactory levels of production.
2. Knowledge of production and workflow procedures.
3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
4. Knowledge of garment manufacturing preferred.
5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.
7. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
8. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
9. Skill to train and supervise the work of inmates.
10. Skill in the use of machinery and equipment in the assigned area preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak,
analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and
operate motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes,
smoke, gases, grease, oils, solvents, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, garment manufacturing
machines and equipment, hand tools, forklift, pallet jack, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. *
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
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basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
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Salary : $3,907