Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.

Working Title: Corrections Manufacturing Specialist - Light Manufacturing
Job Class: Corrections Manufacturing Specialist-Light Manufacturing
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 4/14/2023
• Closing Date: 4/20/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections-Shakopee-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl - Shakopee / SHK Industry Production Supv
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/6:45 am to 3:15 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $28.31 - $32.77 / hourly; $59,111 - $68,423 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area: Parks/Industry
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This posting is being reopened to add additional vacancies. Those who already applied will be considered for all openings.

MINNCOR Industries provides premium manufactured goods and services to government entities, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and private sector companies in Minnesota. Our Mission is to provide offenders job skills training to support positive behavior and successful transition into the community, at no cost to taxpayers. We try to fulfill our mission every day with recidivism-reducing programs.

This position exists to provide direct supervision and training of Incarcerated Persons working in a correctional industry setting in Subcontract Services, manufacturing, and distribution of MINNCOR Industries products.

This position has direct contact with participants (individuals assigned to DOC’s supervision) and works within a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF – Shakopee)

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience directing the work of others in a manufacturing, industrial, production or assembly setting
• Experience in cost and project estimating to develop pricing, negotiate discounts and contracts, and resolve claims
• Knowledge of manufacturing sufficient to demonstrate understanding of processes and equipment
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to ensure product is ready at time promised
• Basic personal computer skills, including e-mail software and word processing skills, sufficient to communicate with supervisors, customers and vendors and to maintain records and complete reports
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively coordinate work with other departments and agencies
• Customer service skills to deal with customer complaints and inquiries effectively and diplomatically and to ensure customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising individuals who are incarcerated.
• Experience with manufacturing, industrial, or production equipment.
• Experience working directly with customers in addressing timelines, due dates, problem solving, and instruction issues.
• Proficient computer skills to do order entry, Excel spreadsheets, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of interstate and intrastate transportation industry
• Ability to repair and maintain production equipment according to manufacturer’s standards.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Shelley Rojesky at shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us. This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Shelley Rojesky at shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us or 651-361-7317.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Shelley Rojesky at shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us.

About Corrections Dept

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.