Production Support Technician -Tag (Powhatan): VA Correctional Enterprises #00323

Title: Production Support Technician - Tag (Powhatan): VA Correctional Enterprises #00323

State Role Title: Admin/Office Specialist III

Hiring Range: $38,543 - $59,317

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: State Farm Enterprise Unit

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a manufacturing and service agency dedicated to providing meaningful jobs and developing valuable work skills for offenders, supporting successful reentry after release. VCE fulfills this mission by offering high‑quality goods and services to our customers across the Commonwealth. For more information about VCE, including our products, services, and locations, please visit www.govce.net.

This Production Support Technician will provide support operations in the Tag Plant by performing accurate data entry, purchasing, inventory control, customer service, reporting, and prioritizing job production for the production staff at the plant.

If hired by VCE you will start or restart a 12 month probationary period. This is for all New Hires, Transfers, returning State Employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer keyboarding and MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Proficiency in planning, organizing, record-keeping, purchasing, problem-solving, and training.
• Ability to effectively manage time, maintain attention to detail, prioritize, and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems, and perform effectively in complex work situations that involve multi-tasking and procedural requirements.
• Ability to work in environments in which production, chemical, equipment or other environmental risks may be present.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, listen effectively and handle difficult situations.
• Prior experience in an office or manufacturing environment.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in production planning or scheduling. Experience with a ERP/MRP system.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: VCEHR.input@vadoc.virginia.gov

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.