SUPERVISOR 1, PRISON INDUSTRIES

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation: 3 weeks

Sick Leave: 3 weeks

Holidays: 12 paid

PERS retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Job summary

The State of Nevada, Department of Corrections, seeks a Supervisor 1, Prison Industries, located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center Ranch in Carson City. The role oversees inmate-driven production, cost control, and staffing to ensure profitable, compliant operations.

Emphasis on safety, supervision, and program efficiency. Incumbents manage and train subordinate supervisors, develop procedures, and allocate resources to meet goals, while applying knowledge of horse training-related settings

Qualifications

• Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of one-year supervisory experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent education is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the performance of inmates in manufacturing goods or providing services.
• Maintain adequate levels of raw materials.
• Review and interpret operational financial statements, develop and maintain shipping strategies, and determine and prepare product cost and price estimates.
• Plan production schedules and allocate staff to meet production goals.
• Inspect work in progress and finished goods to ensure products meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain accounting records and reports.

Skills

Payroll math

Staff motivation

Recordkeeping

Written English

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections has a vacancy for a Supervisor 1, Prison Industries. This position is located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center Ranch, in Carson City. Incumbents must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of horse training techniques used to train wild horses. Qualified candidates must know how to identify and treat minor equine related illness and ailments as well as understand farrier work and perform minor hoof work. Prison Industries Supervisors manage, plan, organize and supervise operations of Prison Industries programs and insure their profitable operation. Incumbents function as managers to train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors, develop policies and procedures and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.

Supervisors, Prison Industries manage, plan, organize, and supervise operation(s) of Prison Industries’ program(s) and ensureprofitable operation.

Essential Qualifications

Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of one-year supervisory experience preferred and graduation for high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Supervise the performance of inmates in manufacturing goods or providing services.
• Maintain adequate levels of raw materials.
• Review and interpret operational financial statements, develop and maintain shipping strategies, and determine and prepare product cost and price estimates.
• Participate in planning and designing products and services, develop and participate in product marketing strategies, and ensure profitable and efficient program operations.
• Provide technical expertise regarding cost, efficient material usage, quality standards, and production capabilities.
• Review technical blueprints and specifications to determine component requirements.
• Explain and market services and goods available.
• Assist in the preparation of marketing materials.
• Investigate, review, and submit bid opportunities.
• Establish and monitor work safety and security procedures.
• Prepare and maintain accounting records and reports.
• Monitor cost accounting records and monitor and collect past due receivables.
• Plan and monitor the manufacturing of goods, develop production schedules, arrange materials, and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Inspect work in progress and finished goods to ensure products are manufactured according to production schedules and quality standards.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; State purchasing procedures and guidelines; American Correctional Association Standards applicable to the assigned service or manufacturing industry.
• Tools, equipment, and work processes applicable to the assigned industry; operation and maintenance of specialized shop or factory equipment; applicable health and safety regulations.
• Business principles, practices, and operations such as scheduling and planning production activities; estimating quantities of raw materials, operating supplies, and equipment requirements.

Skill in:

• Mathematical computation to perform payroll and shop calculations.
• Motivating others to effective action.
• Recordkeeping techniques to prepare journal entries and production records.
• Written English to compose routine business correspondence and reports.
• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Review and interpret financial statements to include profit/loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow; supervise the activities of inmates in a factory, shop, or service environment.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full‑time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

State Holidays

The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Equal Opportunity

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Eligibility Requirements

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.