DOC Assistant Superintendent

State of Vermont • Newport, VT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Department of Corrections is looking to fill two Assistant Superintendent positions at Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) in Newport, VT.
The Assistant Superintendent is a managerial position under the general supervision of a Correctional Facility Superintendent, and performs administrative, managerial, and supervisory work required in planning, delivery, and evaluating correctional services. Supervision is exercised over supervisory, casework, technical, security, and clerical employees. Extensive liaison occurs with correctional, law enforcement, political, and service provider personnel.
Who May ApplyThis position, DOC Assistant Superintendent (Job Requisition #54299), 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 FactorsDuties are mainly performed in a correctional facility. Departmental and public meetings require private means of transportation and result in frequent travel. Evening and weekend work may occur. Decision making in high stress situations can be expected. Emergency situations may require availability at any time. Direct contact with incarcerated individuals is predictable and poses possible danger.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND four (4) years of administrative or supervisory experience in a correctional setting.
• HS diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years at a professional level in the broad area of human services, including five (5) years in either a correctional setting or a role requiring frequent interaction with correctional facility administration and incarcerated individuals, coordinating with a correctional facility program, or direct casework with correctional incarcerated individuals.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, pursuant to 20 V.S.A. 2056c or other applicable statutory authority, requires criminal record checks for all AHS positions, including motor vehicle driving record checks and national record checks where appropriate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• performing administrative, managerial, and supervisory work required in planning, delivery, and evaluating correctional services
• Supervision is exercised over supervisory, casework, technical, security, and clerical employees
• Extensive liaison occurs with correctional, law enforcement, political, and service provider personnel

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees