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| Post Code: D702 |
| Announcement Number: LECO0945 |
| Classification Number: X7006 |
| Open: 11/18/2009 |
| Close: 12/2/2009 |
| Location: North Bend |
| Availability: Full Time |
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE/MANAGER D |
(Transition Services Manager)
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$4,670 - $6,889 MONTHLY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This employment opportunity is with the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) Operations Division at the Shutter Creek Correctional Institution (SCCI) located in North Bend. This recruitment will be used to establish a list to fill the current vacancy only. If you are hired, you will become part of the Department's management team.
Due to budgetary shortfalls, the person appointed to this position may be required to take unpaid furlough days between September 1, 2009 and June 30, 2011.
Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles Division check as well as a thorough background investigation. Adverse background information may be grounds for disqualification.
The State of Oregon is moving to an online application system, Oregon E-Recruit System (OERS). All branches of state government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) will be transitioning to this system from now until Spring 2010. During this transition, all current employment opportunities can be found at www.oregonjobs.org. Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly.
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TO QUALIFY
Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:
- six years of experience in supervision, staff-technical, or professional-level work related to program administration.
This experience must have included at least two years of supervision and management of a program section, or unit which included:
a) development of program rules and policies,
b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,
c) program evaluation, and
d) budget preparation.
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent course work (144 quarter or 96 semester hours) in a field related to management, such as Business or Public Administration, or a field related to the program of the employing agency, may be substituted for up to three years of the required experience, but will not substitute for the two years of specialized experience.
In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
To receive credit for applicable coursework, you must attach copies of your transcripts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary purpose of this position is to Serve as the deputy to the Superintendent with the specific responsibility to develop, implement, maintain, modify, and deliver programs for inmates. Major duties:
- Directs the Oregon SUMMIT Program and general population inmate programs at SCCI. Evaluates inmate programming needs and develops programming for SCCI inmates to meet those needs. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and program priorities consistent with policies established by the Superintendent. Determines the most effective utilization of resources to deliver programs. Directs the administration of institution programs and evaluates the quality of services. Resolves conflicts between staff, contractors, other institution departments, community jurisdictions, and other Department of Corrections elements. Serves as primary program administrator which coordinates activities of all other departments to achieve program goals. Provides direction to other Department Heads and staff in areas of shared responsibility and coordinates their activities in areas of mutual concern to assure that the delivery of the program is consistent with applicable rules, laws, policies, and mission and value statements of SCCI and DOC;
- Develops and reviews the policies impacting SCCI programs. Makes modifications in program delivery. Provides leadership with staff and contractors to determine and implement desirable program changes. Determines program priorities by regular evaluation of the needs of program participants and the assessment of resources available to meet these needs. Daily modification to reflect special needs and changes in available resources. Serves as a liaison with Oregon DOC Program Services Managers, participating in statewide meetings;
- Prepares budget recommendations to the Superintendent which reflect priorities and resources required to implement the Oregon SUMMIT Program and other inmate programs. Provides testimony explaining the needs and expected outcomes to Department of Corrections executives and legislative committees upon request. Oversees the general fund counseling budget and the other fund inmate welfare fund for the institution by authorizing expenditures, evaluating spending trends, providing projections, and ensuring that expenditures are within set guidelines;
- Performs supervisory functions by interviewing, selecting, training, directing, mentoring, rewarding, and evaluating subordinate staff. Hears and resolves employee grievances. Serves with management in labor negotiations and conflict resolution. Determines the need for and initiates disciplinary actions to ensure adequate and competent staffing for the program and related services;
- Performs public relations duties by addressing community and professional organizations on agency programs and policies, providing interviews to various commercial media about the program, and maintaining liaison with community corrections officials, other state boot camp program officials, and public interest groups; and
- Serves as a full authority deputy to the Superintendent with direct responsibilities for the planning, development, implementation, modification, and daily delivery of the Oregon SUMMIT Program and other inmate program services. Represents the institution on statewide DOC committees as directed by the Superintendent. Serves as the facility Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent, including having the full authority and responsibility for all aspects of institutional activity on a 24 hour per day basis, including: security, food service, physical plant, administration, and programs. Requires this employee to serve as the ultimate commander in an emergency in the absence of the Superintendent with the authority to order the use of force up to and including lethal force.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department;
- Requires active modeling of pro social behaviors in support of workplace environment respectful of human dignity, social responsibility, personal growth, and transition readiness;
- Must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change, that incarceration provides a powerful opportunity to effect positive change, and that the future public safety of Oregon depends on maintaining environments where such change is valued and nurtured;
- Acts as a role model by maintaining standards of professional dress and bearing;
- Role models pro-social behavior and attitudes, including treating others with dignity and respect and acknowledging that everyone is capable of change;
- Participates in physical training and therapeutic community;
- Must be able to ascend and descend stairs;
- Must also be able to perform hands on inmate body searches and be physically able to intervene in inmate fights;
- This position is subject to callback to the prison in the event of an emergency or work stoppage, and is subject to assignment to any position in the institution;
Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record or acceptable alternative means of transportation.
BENEFITS
Discover all the benefits that are available to Department of Correction's employees such as medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage. Employees receive paid time off, retirement benefits and access to participation in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.
TO APPLY
You must submit a State of Oregon application form (PD100), copies of transcripts and answers to the test questions below. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in the application process, contact the Department of Corrections at (877) 888-5234. You can get a state application form from any local State Employment Office or by the Internet: http://www.odocjobs.com
Upon hire, employees are required to complete the Department of Homeland Security Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States.
THIS IS THE TEST
Attach a cover letter (typed, not to exceed three pages) with your answers in which you describe your work experience (paid or unpaid) and training which relates to each question. Be sure that the jobs where you gained the experience that you describe in your answers are listed in the work history section of your application form. Answer and each question separately and number your answers to correspond with the question. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete.
1. Describe your supervisory experience in the following areas:
a) hiring;
b) training;
c) assigning and reviewing work;
d) employee recognition;
e) handling disciplinary actions;
f) contracting services, and
g) leading cross functioning teams. Include the type of staff or contractors supervised and a description of the services they provided.
2. Describe your experience planning, developing, and/or implementing a new program, specifically:
a) what was the program or project,
b) what was your level of responsibility in the project, and
c) what contribution(s) did the new program make to the mission of the agency/organization?
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
 Veterans Preference Points are awarded to eligible veterans seeking employment with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Veterans must provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these additional preference points and must submit the documentation with each application. The DD215 must accompany the DD214 that was modified. Only DD214 Member Copy 4, Service Copy 2 and Service Copy 3 are accepted to verify character of service. Other copies will not be accepted and points will not be awarded.
Required documentation must include:
- a copy of the DD214/215 for the five (5) point preference; OR
- a copy of the DD214/215 and a public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Department of Corrections
ATTN: Janelle Brown, Recruitment Analyst
1793 13th Street SE
Salem, Oregon 97302-2599
FAX: (503) 378-5449 or email odocjobs@doc.state.or.us
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Notice of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date.
Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the close date. Submit only the required materials. Reference letters, resumes or work examples should be kept for interviews. The Dept. of Corrections cannot be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost through the mail. We are unable to verify receipt of your application materials due to the volume of applications received daily. If you fax your application, please forward a hard copy by mail.
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KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW.
COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
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