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Job Description - Correctional Workshop Specialist-20021500 (260006BY)Correctional Workshop Specialist-20021500 ( 260006BY )OrganizationAgency Contact Name and Information : Personnel Director DRC.LECIRecruit@DRC.ohio.govUnposting DateAug 31, 2026, 10:59:00 PMWork LocationLebanon Correctional Institute 3791 State Route 63 Lebanon 45036Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Warren County-LebanonCompensation : $23.65ScheduleFull-timeUnion : OCSEAPrimary Job SkillCorrectionsTechnical Skills : Basic Documentation, Corrections, Customer Service, Management, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, SalesProfessional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Creativity, Developing Others, Leading OthersAgency OverviewWho We Are…Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.What We Do…The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.govAre You Ready?We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!Job DescriptionTHIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.What You'll Do:Requires considerable knowledge of correctional workshop operating policies and procedures of the Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) shopOversees work of incarcerated individuals assigned to the OPI workshop and/or engaged in service deliveryProvides security and custody of incarcerated individualsTrains incarcerated individuals in proper work methods, equipment operation and/or safety practices in the assigned areaEnforces institution rules and regulationsMaintains control of supplies, equipment, and tools (e.g., issues and records daily tool and chemical usage, inventory supplies)Assigns and reviews work (e.g., schedules incarcerated individuals; monitors and evaluates work performed and completes quality control check)Ensures quality control specifications of productsPrepares and maintains records and reports of workshop activitiesInputs data into manufacturing system as assigned, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).Oversees equipment maintenance (e.g., schedules routine and preventative maintenance) and/or workshop cleaningEscorts and/or transports incarcerated individualsOversees shipping, receiving, storage and/or inventory of products and materialsPrepares and submits reportsCompletes daily and month-end inmate payroll, month-end Earned Credit report, inmate performance evaluations (e.g., annual and special), and weekly inspection report.Performs other related duties and security functionsAttends in-service trainingsWorks on special projects and committeesAssists with ACA (e.g., institutional and OPI) filesMay be utilized in any other OPI shop due to staff shortage and/or extenuating circumstancesPerforms other duties as assigned.Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:Medical CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.QualificationsFormal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in providing work direction to employees or a work crew, 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development.-Or, for positions assigned to asbestos abatement program, successful completion of the following courses: asbestos building inspection initial course, asbestos management planner initial course & asbestos abatement project supervisor initial course per EPA regulations Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (i.e., AHERA), CRF763 Sub Part E.-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.Job Skills: Corrections, Customer Service, Management, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, Sales, Basic Documentation, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Creativity, Developing Others & Leading OthersPre-Employment Drug TestingAll final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.Pre-Employment Background InvestigationThe final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Job Description - Correctional Workshop Specialist-20021500 (260006BY)Correctional Workshop Specialist-20021500 ( 260006BY )OrganizationAgency Contact Name and Information : Personnel Director DRC.LECIRecruit@DRC.ohio.govUnposting DateAug 31, 2026, 10:59:00 PMWork LocationLebanon Correctional Institute 3791 State Route 63 Lebanon 45036Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Warren County-LebanonCompensation : $23.65ScheduleFull-timeUnion : OCSEAPrimary Job SkillCorrectionsTechnical Skills : Basic Documentation, Corrections, Customer Service, Management, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, SalesProfessional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Creativity, Developing Others, Leading OthersAgency OverviewWho We Are…Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.What We Do…The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.govAre You Ready?We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!Job DescriptionTHIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.What You'll Do:Requires considerable knowledge of correctional workshop operating policies and procedures of the Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) shopOversees work of incarcerated individuals assigned to the OPI workshop and/or engaged in service deliveryProvides security and custody of incarcerated individualsTrains incarcerated individuals in proper work methods, equipment operation and/or safety practices in the assigned areaEnforces institution rules and regulationsMaintains control of supplies, equipment, and tools (e.g., issues and records daily tool and chemical usage, inventory supplies)Assigns and reviews work (e.g., schedules incarcerated individuals; monitors and evaluates work performed and completes quality control check)Ensures quality control specifications of productsPrepares and maintains records and reports of workshop activitiesInputs data into manufacturing system as assigned, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).Oversees equipment maintenance (e.g., schedules routine and preventative maintenance) and/or workshop cleaningEscorts and/or transports incarcerated individualsOversees shipping, receiving, storage and/or inventory of products and materialsPrepares and submits reportsCompletes daily and month-end inmate payroll, month-end Earned Credit report, inmate performance evaluations (e.g., annual and special), and weekly inspection report.Performs other related duties and security functionsAttends in-service trainingsWorks on special projects and committeesAssists with ACA (e.g., institutional and OPI) filesMay be utilized in any other OPI shop due to staff shortage and/or extenuating circumstancesPerforms other duties as assigned.Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:Medical CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.QualificationsFormal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in providing work direction to employees or a work crew, 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development.-Or, for positions assigned to asbestos abatement program, successful completion of the following courses: asbestos building inspection initial course, asbestos management planner initial course & asbestos abatement project supervisor initial course per EPA regulations Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (i.e., AHERA), CRF763 Sub Part E.-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.Job Skills: Corrections, Customer Service, Management, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, Sales, Basic Documentation, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Creativity, Developing Others & Leading OthersPre-Employment Drug TestingAll final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.Pre-Employment Background InvestigationThe final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.#J-18808-Ljbffr