Correctional Industries Manager - Maine State Prison  

*Agriculture & Building Trades*

Grade 24: $59,987.20 - $82,867.20 (Includes $2/hr Correctional Career Incentive Stipend and $0.60/hr Institutional Stipend)

Job Class Code: 8443

04000-3607   

Opening Date: April 23, 2025

Closing Date:  May 07, 2025

Maine State Prison is seeking creative, outcome-driven candidates for the position of Industries Manager in Warren, ME. This position will oversee several industries areas of Maine State Prison to include agricultural sustained programs, building and construction trades. This position is responsible for managing, planning, developing, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing the Agriculture/Building Trades Program at Maine State Prison. Responsibilities include overseeing Maine State Prison’s agriculture/crops/livestock and building trade programs. Developing and administering a food processing program and developing and implementing policies to increase awareness of agriculture within Maine State Prison. This helps address and strategize food insecurity issues and skills of our residents now and after release.

MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, to job training.

We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

·       Plans, organizes, and coordinates the facility agricultural program. Establish priorities, coordinate activities, and ensure program objectives, standards, and resolutions are met.

·       Plans, organizes, and coordinates the work of subordinates to establish priorities, coordinate activities, and ensure duties and responsibilities are carried out in an appropriate and timely manner.

·       Selects, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, and evaluates Industries Shop supervisors, assistant supervisors, Vocational Training Officer, and office staff to enhance program operations and staff qualifications.

·       Coordinates and directs the operation of a correctional trades on-the-job training program to teach residents a trade and complete projects at a correctional facility.

·       Establishes long and short-range goals for Industries Program to develop and maintain business-oriented work opportunities for residents.

·       Selects and reviews work performance of residents assigned to Industries to make recommendations to the classification unit and other programs.

·       Observes and monitors resident behavior and takes appropriate action, when necessary, to maintain the personal safety of both staff and residents, deter escape, and reinforce security.

·       Establishes systems for fiscal accountability and authorizes requests for expenditures of Industries funds to ensure requests are appropriate and funds are available.

·       Performs regular inspections of areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with facility, OSHA, and ACA standards regarding security and safety practices.

·       Identify and develop business partnerships with manufacturers, community stakeholders, and other State agencies to develop marketable job skills, establish markets for goods and/or skilled labor, and promote goals to expand all MSP Industries Programs.

      Over sees and directs the operation of the garden and the maintenance of the whole program equipment to ensure safety throughout the program.

·       Manages interviewing and the hiring of resident workers for the agricultural/building trades program.

·       Manages planting and harvesting season and schedule. Manages material and tool requisitions for agriculture/building trades program.  Manages agriculture production.

·       Manages the agricultural/building trades program schedules.

·       Manages agricultural/building trades purchasing for the Industries program.

·       Manages the billing for sales of products harvested from the program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of:

·       State environmental rules/regulations relating to agricultural production practices.

·       Agricultural practices involving crops and livestock.

·       Nutrient and pesticide usage.

·       Applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

·       Production and workflow management.

·       Inventory and material cost control methods and procedures.

·       Sales and marketing practices.

·       Security procedures and practices.

·       Agricultural sustained methods and procedures.

·       Building and Construction vocational trades.

·       Procurement procedures, contract/grants management, and budget preparation.

Ability to:

·       Direct, supervise and evaluate staff performance.

·       Evaluate productivity levels and adjust production to meet demand.

·       Monitor fiscal performance.

·       Communicate effectively.

·       Write clearly and effectively.

·       Use applicable computer programs.

·       Estimate material costs for use in agriculture and building trades projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Progressively responsible work experience and/or education which includes at least 2 years in an administrative and supervisory position which demonstrates possession of the ability to manage program operations and employees.

Preference will be given to those candidates with proven ability to manage production processes, business management principles, program operations and employees.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the “Apply for this opening” button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and if applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration, and certifications.

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: 

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.  
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19.63% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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