Job SummaryThe Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a skilled leader to oversee operations in our Wood Fabrication Unit. This role manages the production of custom wood products while designing and delivering vocational training that equips inmates with industry-ready woodworking and soft skills to support successful reentry.As part of this work, you’ll provide hands-on instruction in safe and efficient woodworking practices, mentor participants, and partner with workforce organizations to align training with employment opportunities. You’ll also supervise staff and inmate workers, ensure quality and safety standards, and contribute to innovative production methods. This is an opportunity to make a real impact—building skills, creating opportunities, and shaping brighter futures.For further information about the Arizona Correctional Industries, visit :Job DutiesDesign and implement a structured vocational training curriculum in woodworking, emphasizing job readiness and industry-aligned skillsProvide hands-on instructions in the safe and efficient use of woodworking tools, machinery, and production techniquesSupport inmates in developing soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and communication to enhance employabilityResearch and develop more efficient production methodsProvide guidance and assistance to assigned personnel on current principles, practices, and proceduresCommunicate performance expectations by defining the quality and quantity of work to be completed, and ensure personnel are equipped with the proper tools, equipment, and resources to perform assignments effectively and in compliancePartner with facility staff, educational providers, and external workforce development organizations to enhance training outcomesIdentify and incorporate industry certifications or credentials where possible to increase post-release job placement potentialEnsure the programs align with state / federal workforce development standards and reentry goalsSupervise and train staff and inmates to include interviews, evaluations, discipline, daily attendance, work assignments, and payroll, etc.Serve as a positive role model and mentor, encouraging personal growth, accountability, and professional developmentConduct regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback to participants to track progress and identify growth opportunitiesMonitor material usage, expenditures, and utilization of available resources for quality assurance and efficient operationCommunicates with Vendors and customers to ensure proper specifications and dimensionsCommunicates with security personnel and other operational divisions to ensure compliance with policies, resolve problems, and provide information, etc.Attends staff trainingDrives on State businessPerforms other duties appropriate to the assignmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)Knowledge of :Supervisory techniquesProduction and materials managementTransportation and distribution systemsFire and safety standards and regulationsSecurity requirements and practicesTechnical and mechanical knowledge of techniques and methods used in the wood manufacturing businessBudget managementQuality control techniquesOn-the-job training principles and applicationSkill in :Management, leadership, and supervisionOral and written communicationsInterpersonal skills with subordinates, inmate workers, and correctional security personnelInteracting and communicating with vendors and internal or external customersTraining subordinates on duties, procedures, and equipmentProblem-solving, analyzing, and giving directionsEvaluating activities of subordinate staff and inmate workersMotivation techniques, decision-making, and the basic principles of team buildingAbility to :Lift / Carry 50lbsPush / Pull 50lbsWalk / Run .25 milesMaintain a calm and even temperament during stressful conditionsAdhere to ADCRR policies, procedures, and best practicesWork in a correctional environmentEnsure the security and safety of subordinate staff and inmate workersObserve and identify potential health and / or safety hazards in the work area and remedy themMaintain safety standards based on operational requirementsSupervise inmates and staffSelective Preference(s) :Three (3) to five (5) years of working experience in an official supervisory capacity with experience in all areas of Wood fabrication or an equivalent combination of education and experiencePre-Employment Requirements :Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical / physical examination.If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) ).In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).Benefits :We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees :Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per yearPaid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability optionsExceptional retirement programOptional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness programAn incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy programLearn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit ourRetirement :Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).Current ADCRR Employees : Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.
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