Basic Function
The current vacancy is in the Community Corrections Adult Field Services (Probation) department and will provide oversight of the supervisors of the Probation Service Center, Intake, Pre-Sentence Investigation and Domestic Abuse Pre-Sentence Investigation Units.
This is an open-until-filled posting. The first application review will occur on Monday, November 25. Please submit your application no later than 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 if you would like to be included in the first applicant review round.
To assist the Deputy Director of a Community Corrections Division in the management of the Administrative Services division and/or the Field Services division, including the day-to-day operations of the division and ensuring the quality of the supervisory services provided; maintaining and monitoring fiscal, program and service provision accountability; to formulate and oversee the implementation of Division outcome measures; partner with Human Resources in attracting a diverse talented pool of candidates by placing equity at the center of recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of staff; guide the division in incorporating racial equity principals into its operations, programs, services and polices; assist with the development for inclusive, effective and meaningful community engagement; collaborate with senior leaders and staff to advance racial equity; in the absence of the Deputy Director, assumes all duties associated with this position; and to perform related duties as assigned.
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Flexible Workplace
This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy.
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).
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Responsibilities
Examples of Work Performed
1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Assist the Division Deputy Director in the planning and preparation of the Division’s annual budget, annual report and other divisional reports.
3. Make operational decisions that directly impact the division.
4. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations governing correctional standards and services; ensure that policies and procedures are consistent with county and department policies, nationally recognized standards and Evidence Based Practices
5. Direct the performance evaluation process; provide input into personnel functions such as assisting in the hiring process by standardizing hiring practices and methodologies, discipline and grievance resolution, collaborate with the Deputy Director to ensure disciplinary actions are appropriately and consistently applied in accordance with departmental and county policies.
6. Ensure that staff development activities are carried out within the division in accordance with the department’s overall staff development programs and in collaboration with the Administrative Services Division.
7. Represent the department and the division on various committees including those of the second district court, state department of corrections, county service teams, and cooperate with various other criminal justice collaborative efforts, and other outside agencies.
8. Ensure that the work of the division is grounded in evidence based practices for the day-to-day delivery of services and that the division’s practices and policies are carried out as intended and are uniformly applied, ensure quality assurance methods are in place and report the results to the Deputy Director and the Department Director.
9. Develop, prepare, organize and present data regarding divisional activities, including the development of management information systems and make presentations to the county board, judiciary, and legislative bodies and to community organizations provide oversight in the use of the department’s case management system to ensure uniformity of its use and take advantage of new technologies as they become available.
10. Review outcomes for purchase of service grants and monitor this process with the cooperation of the department’s budget office to ensure funding streams are in place.
11. Maintain oversight of the division’s records retention process.
12. Coordinate the efforts of the division as appropriate in the absence of the Deputy Director.
13. Direct the activity of probation supervisors; review and audit probation reports with supervisors, and in collaboration with the Deputy Director, implement corrective action that may be indicated.
14. Evaluate the performance of the supervisors and discuss outcomes with other managers.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral science or a closely related field. (No substitution for education.)
Experience: Seven years experience in corrections or a related field; including at least three years as a Ramsey County Community Corrections Supervisor or four years as a manager (or equivalent) in corrections or a corrections related field.
Desired Qualifications: An advanced degree in a related area, experience in leading and evidenced based practices initiative, and management experience. Demonstrates continual professional development. Substitution: None.
Certifications/Licensure: Valid Driver License
Exam/Screening Process Information
This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Please read below for further instructions.
Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:
Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."
Interested candidates should apply online by completing the online application prior to the close date listed and attaching a resume and cover letter detailing their experience.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.
Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader). You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact Megan.Simmons@co.ramsey.mn.us
Ramsey County
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55101
US
