Prison Shop Foreman Welding

The South Dakota State Government

Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 21 - 27

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job ID: 34600
Agency: Department of Corrections
Location: Springfield SD
Salary: $21.00 to $27.00 depending on experience
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections please visit .

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This position supervises the Springfield Vocational Industries Welding Shop within the Mike Durfee State Prison. The Prison Shop Foreman supervises inmate workers producing products for state and local governments as well as private customers. The production can consist of cutting shaping drilling finishing welding and other processes.

Prison Shop Foremen are responsible for the productivity security and safety of an assigned prison shop by directing the work of inmates; devising production/work schedules; generating production reports; maintaining inventory; ordering materials supplies and parts; and selecting and terminating inmates.

Responsibilities:

provides work direction to inmate staff to ensure that the objectives of the prison shop are met;
interviews and selects inmate workers;
maintains and ensures the accuracy of inmate work records used for payroll parole or classification purposes;
recommends termination of inmate workers from the worksite;
instructs and directs inmates in metal work manufacturing operations to ensure a marketable and profitable product or a cost-effective service;
monitors the security of an assigned area by accounting for keys materials tools and inmates;
creates work schedules to ensure adequate manpower is available to complete required tasks;
trains inmates to operate and use trade specific tools and equipment;
conducts safety meetings and enforces safety provisions unique to the trade;
orders supplies parts materials and equipment and maintains inventory levels sufficient to satisfy needs taking into account available storage and budget;
estimates raw material and labor costs for projects;
responsible for quality control of the prison shop to ensure acceptable standards are maintained waste is minimized and cost constraints are adhered to;
assigns tasks to inmates based upon their individual skills to maximize productivity and to ensure quality of the product or service provided;
evaluates work in progress and provides instruction and guidance to inmates whose work does not meet standards;
works with vendors to ensure the best supplies and materials are obtained at the lowest price;
reviews bid proposals to determine if the vendors product meets or exceeds established specifications;
contacts vendors to resolve problems regarding quality of products or delivery schedules;
coordinates with the state purchasing office staff to ensure contracts and selected contractors meet the needs of the shop;
maintains records of supplies purchased labor costs and products sold to ensure profitability;
devises new methods and procedures to reduce costs while increasing productivity;
revises pricing to reflect increased operating costs;
evaluates proposals for new products and designs to determine feasibility of production;
performs other work as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A thorough understanding of various welding techniques metal machining/fabrication use of various mechanical tools and general understanding of a production site.

Knowledge of:

Department of Corrections policies and institution operations memoranda and procedures;
attitudes problems and behavior of incarcerated individuals;
methods procedures and practices of controlling and supervising inmates;
vocational/technical instructional methods and techniques;
computers and computer software;
standard practices methods tools and equipment of production for a specific prison shop.

Ability to:

interpret and apply department policies and institution operations memoranda and procedures;
communicate and document information logically accurately and concisely;
make proper responses to safety and security problems and remain calm during stressful situations;
supervise all operations of a specific prison shop;
train inmates to use trade specific tools equipment and materials;
enter data into a computer database;
establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates correctional personnel and representatives of public and private agencies.

Conditions of Employment

With or with accommodations successfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training to include English reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
Use arms palms of hands shins and feet to deliver blows.
Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
Swing a baton in a striking technique.
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment.
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
Seize hold control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury.
Demonstrate body agility strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors utilizing tactfulness and a congenial personable manner.
Work with people of the opposite sex diverse racial ethnic groups mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
Communicate by talking listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information assignments.
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to work various shifts and days as needed for facility coverage.
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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provides work direction to inmate staff to ensure that the objectives of the prison shop are met;
interviews and selects inmate workers;
maintains and ensures the accuracy of inmate work records used for payroll parole or classification purposes;
recommends termination of inmate workers from the worksite;
instructs and directs inmates in metal work manufacturing operations to ensure a marketable and profitable product or a cost-effective service;
monitors the security of an assigned area by accounting for keys materials tools and inmates;
creates work schedules to ensure adequate manpower is available to complete required tasks;
trains inmates to operate and use trade specific tools and equipment;
conducts safety meetings and enforces safety provisions unique to the trade;
orders supplies parts materials and equipment and maintains inventory levels sufficient to satisfy needs taking into account available storage and budget;
estimates raw material and labor costs for projects;
responsible for quality control of the prison shop to ensure acceptable standards are maintained waste is minimized and cost constraints are adhered to;
assigns tasks to inmates based upon their individual skills to maximize productivity and to ensure quality of the product or service provided;
evaluates work in progress and provides instruction and guidance to inmates whose work does not meet standards;
works with vendors to ensure the best supplies and materials are obtained at the lowest price;
reviews bid proposals to determine if the vendors product meets or exceeds established specifications;
contacts vendors to resolve problems regarding quality of products or delivery schedules;
coordinates with the state purchasing office staff to ensure contracts and selected contractors meet the needs of the shop;
maintains records of supplies purchased labor costs and products sold to ensure profitability;
devises new methods and procedures to reduce costs while increasing productivity;
revises pricing to reflect increased operating costs;
evaluates proposals for new products and designs to determine feasibility of production;
performs other work as assigned.

Department of Corrections policies and institution operations memoranda and procedures;
attitudes problems and behavior of incarcerated individuals;
methods procedures and practices of controlling and supervising inmates;
vocational/technical instructional methods and techniques;
computers and computer software;
standard practices methods tools and equipment of production for a specific prison shop.

Ability to:

interpret and apply department policies and institution operations memoranda and procedures;
communicate and document information logically accurately and concisely;
make proper responses to safety and security problems and remain calm during stressful situations;
supervise all operations of a specific prison shop;
train inmates to use trade specific tools equipment and materials;
enter data into a computer database;
establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates correctional personnel and representatives of public and private agencies.

Conditions of Employment

With or with accommodations successfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training to include English reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
Use arms palms of hands shins and feet to deliver blows.
Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
Swing a baton in a striking technique.
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment.
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
Seize hold control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury.
Demonstrate body agility strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors utilizing tactfulness and a congenial personable manner.
Work with people of the opposite sex diverse racial ethnic groups mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
Communicate by talking listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information assignments.
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to work various shifts and days as needed for facility coverage.
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.