DOC Community District Manager

Overview

The Community District Manager oversees all operations within the assigned probation and parole office, including the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of staff. Manages offender programs related to work, education, and housing in the designated area. Acts as a liaison to correctional facilities, criminal justice partners, local officials, service providers, non-profits, and other key stakeholders. Ensures compliance with Department policies and state statutes.

Travel to statewide meetings and after-hours duties, including being on call and attending community or public meetings, are required. May perform related duties across multiple locations as needed.

Who May Apply

This position, DOC Community District Manager (Job Requisition #55397), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Gary.Marvel@vermont.gov. 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 mainly performed in multiple community-based probation and parole offices. Departmental and public meetings result in frequent travel, between offices and may require that private means of transportation be available. Evening and weekend work may occur. Emergency situations require availability up to 24 hours per day. Direct contact with offenders is predictable and poses possible danger. Exposure to high-risk and medically compromised population of people in a secured and unsecured setting. Such as Hospitals and community locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma AND
  • Five (5) years or more of responsibility in human services or criminal justice positions, INCLUDING two (2) years or more of experience working with corrections administration and/or corrections clients
  • Two (2) years or more of supervisory or management duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or human service related field

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.

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.

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: 11 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.