Title: Project Manager - Senior Deputy Director #00443

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $67,519 - $110,731

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Department of Corrections ensures public safety through the management of offender populations. Mission success is dependent upon managing a broad range of complex analytical issues involving multiple organizations, programs and managers inside and outside of the agency.

Oversee and direct special projects for the Division of Administration to include policy/procedure review and development, management of complex analytical assignments, grant management, development of operational efficiency measures for all units within the Division and creating and presenting oral and written reports as needed. Work in conjunction with the Corrections Administration Manager to support special projects/assignments for the Senior Deputy Director and others as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma. Experience with project management practices, state government agencies, legislative process, criminal justice system, FOIA, and the use of performance measures in government. Knowledge of institutional/community operations. Comprehensive experience and knowledge of policy and procedure and experience in development and/or revision. Experience with research & evaluation processes. Knowledge of grant management. Competency to manage and complete multiple, high-quality projects on time using demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated experience using Excel in data analysis. Experience using presentation software and creating/integrating graphs & charts in reports. Demonstrated competency to communicate technical and general information in a highly effective manner to legislators, executives and agency employees. Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing in an effective manner. Experience using Microsoft programs to develop reports, charts, and graphs to convey technical information.

Additional Considerations

Experience in an adult correctional setting. Experience in analysis of performance measures, organizational development/strategic planning activities involving communication with the public or groups of employees both orally and in writing. Experience with Grant Management.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-641-9840

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.