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Dec 15, 2025

Prison Industries Manager (General)

Full time Government Management Strategy-Planning

Job Description

To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account at CalCareers.ca.gov to JC- 501183 by the application deadline of 12/20/2025 by 11:59 pm.

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid telework schedule while being based near historic Folsom—close to restaurants, shops, scenic walking trails, and with free parking! Please note: this position is not located within a prison facility.


Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.

 As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive:

  • At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
  • CalPERS retirement benefits

Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!

Under the general direction of the Branch Manager in Operations Division, the Prison Industries Manager (General) manage day-to-day operations of existing programs; new industrial program development; monitoring and feedback regarding program operations; and improvement and redirection of the California Prison Industry Authority’s industrial programs.

Steps to Apply - 

  1. Create a CalCareers account (www.calcareers.ca.gov)
  2. Create a State Application Template - Be detailed! 
  3. Apply for the Job! - Apply before the application deadline 
  4. Apply for the Exam! 

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Budget Experience: Cost accounting, fiscal management, budget procedures.
  • State Service Experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, manufacturing systems (Sage X3), etc.
  • Experience working with multiple manufacturing enterprises: Planning, designing, facilitating, organizing implementation of various products and services.
  • Production and inventory management experience.
  • Experience working in a dental and/or optical manufacturing industry.

Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALPIA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512   Passcode: CALPIA

California Prison Industry Authority
About California Prison Industry Authority

California Prison Industry Authority is a state agency with 36 institutions across the State.

Mission 

CALPIA is a self-supporting, customer-focused business that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals productive work and training opportunities.

Vision 

Changing incarcerated individuals’ lives through innovative job training for a safer California.

Goals

GOAL 1: ENHANCE INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS’ LIVES TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM
GOAL 2: PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
GOAL 3: FOSTER CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AS CUSTOMER-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION

Values

Leadership: Have a vision, inspire and empower others to act.

Professionalism: Mutual courtesy and respect among all levels of staff.

Integrity: Do the right thing in all circumstances.

Teamwork: Be collaborative in working towards solutions.

Safety: Be proactive in identifying and preventing safety issues.

Accountability: Accept responsibility for the outcomes expected of you – both good and bad.

Quality Principles

We implement our Quality Policy through:

  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership
  • Involvement of People
  • Process Approach
  • System Approach
  • Continual Improvement
  • Factual Approach to Decision Making
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