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Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, performs
managerial work in the development, coordination and evaluation
of major operational and treatment programs for the Division of
Corrections or the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
Authority. Programs administered are complex in nature and
statewide in scope, typically covering all institutions and
inmate population. Responsibilities include planning, policy
development, coordination and evaluation of program operation.
Work is effectuated through subordinate managers including a
large staff of professional, technical and support employees.
Exercises independent judgement and considerable latitude in the
execution of assigned duties and responsibilities. Performs
related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typically, positions at this
level report to the Commissioner, Division of Corrections or the
Executive Director, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
Authority and have responsibility for complex, statewide programs
of an operational or treatment nature. Typical position function
as Director, Programs and Treatment, or Director, Corrections
Management or at equivalent levels.
Examples of Work
Assists in the development and promulgation of rules,
regulations and policies governing the programs and
operations of the agency.
Develops/reviews proposed legislation relating to correctional
programs or facilities.
Appears before Legislature relating to correctional programs.
Coordinates the work of the agency, federal, state and local
correctional and public safety agencies.
Plans, develops and coordinates program operations for all
facilities.
Cooperates with educational, social service, health and
rehabilitation agencies in program/service delivery.
Oversees the preparation of regular and special reports/
studies on program operation; presents and defends same
before legislative committee.
Makes presentations to civic, governmental and advocacy
groups.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern theories, principles and practices of
corrections.
Knowledge of modern correctional organizations and operation.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating
to corrections.
Knowledge of correctional education and rehabilitation
programs; classification methods and objectives.
Ability to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate
comprehensive treatment and operational programs of the
agency.
Ability to evaluate, develop and present legislation and
regulations on agency programs and operations.
Ability to supervise the work of managerial, professional and
support staff.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relation
ships with civic, government and advocacy groups.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a degree in criminal justice, corrections,
social work or related behavioral science field.
Substitution:
Full-time or equivalent part-time paid
experience as described below may substitute for the
required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Seven years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid professional experience in corrections, three years of
which must have included responsibility for statewide
program administration.
Substitution:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or
university in criminal justice, corrections, social work
or related behavioral health field may substitute for the
required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Established: 8/19/93
Revised: 8/5/99
Effective: 8/5/99