Director of Classification and Facility Designation

Overview

This position determines appropriate facility placement for incarcerated individuals and schedules transports as necessary to support appropriate bed utilization and meet medical, mental health, and programming needs, oversees the Department's Classification system, reviews and approves the lodging of emerging adults, coordinates with DCF and DMH regarding transfers between departments, serves as a member of the Central Case Staffing Committee, and aids in the development and update of DOC policies.

This position requires significant coordination with internal and external stakeholders including facility and field staff, DOC Executive Staff, Risk Intervention Services, Health Services Division, the contracted medical provider, DOC General Counsel, Attorney General's Office, Defender General's Office, State's Attorneys, legislative and judicial staff, USMS, Prisoners' Rights Office, Parole Board, and others.

Who May Apply

This position, Director of Classification and Facility Designation (Job Requisition #50498), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Travis.Denton@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 performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some travel to facilities and other departmental offices will be required, for which private means of transportation must be available. Significant pressure may be anticipated from dealing with politically sensitive issues. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree or higher AND (3) three years of experience in administration of a correctional program, INCLUDING at least two (2) in a supervisory or management role.

 

OR

 

Four (4) or more years of experience in administration of a correctional program, INCLUDING at lest two (2) years in a supervisory or management role.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a Senior Probation Officer, Senior Correctional Service Specialist or higher.

Special Requirements

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.

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: 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