Overview

Professional-level managerial role with the Vermont Department of Corrections, providing oversight and guidance for all aspects of field services operations. Responsibilities include developing policy and administrative directives, setting priorities, providing technical assistance and quality assurance, and managing complex operational needs for Probation and Parole. Work is performed under general supervision of the Director of Field Services. The role involves travel, occasional evening or weekend work, deadline-driven pressures, stakeholder coordination.

Who May Apply

This position, Corrections Field Services Operations Manager (Job Requisition #54323), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in an office setting, but travel to Departmental and public meetings may result in a need for a private means of transportation. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Pressure of deadlines, need for program revisions, interaction with staff who may promote different concepts and objectives, and the need to address the media regarding controversial issues are often aspects of this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree and three (3) years or more at or above a professional level of responsibility in human services or criminal justice, INCLUDING two (2) years or more of experience working with corrections administration and/or corrections clients AND one (1) year or more of supervisory or management duties.

OR

Bachelor's Degree AND five (5) years or more at or above a professional level of responsibility in human services or criminal justice, INCLUDING two (2) years or more of experience working with corrections administration and/or corrections clients AND two (2) years or more of supervisory or management duties.

OR

High School diploma AND seven (7) years or more at or above a professional level of responsibility in human services or criminal justice, INCLUDING two (2) years or more of experience working with corrections administration and/or corrections clients AND two (2) years or more of supervisory or management duties.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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