Title: Regional Administrator: Division of Institutions #01674

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $103,922.00 - $195,372.00

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Regional Administrator provides dynamic leadership and strategic oversight for multiple correctional facilities within a designated region, operating in a 24/7 public safety environment. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Institutions, this role directs all regional operational activities, ensuring facilities run safely, securely, and efficiently. Key responsibilities include driving excellence in security, rehabilitation, staff development, and organizational performance, while advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the Agency.

Working closely with wardens and institutional leadership teams, the Regional Administrator ensures consistent implementation of policies, operational standards, and best practices. Additionally, the role serves as a key advisor to executive leadership, addressing operational challenges, workforce needs, and organizational initiatives across the region, while upholding the code of ethics and fostering a People First culture grounded in public safety, professional conduct, accountability, and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive leadership experience in correctional operations and institutional administration within a public safety environment. Proven track record in overseeing large correctional operations, with responsibility for security, programming, staffing, and budget management. Strong working knowledge of the practical application of EBP, re-entry, and other strategic corrections initiatives. Demonstrated excellence in applying management and leadership skills, with a strong focus on results orientation and effective communication. Experience in personnel management including workforce planning and management, recruitment, employee development and performance management. Experience collaborating with central office leadership, community partners, and external stakeholders. Valid driver’s license.

Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100.
Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Demonstrated success in leading organizational change, improving institutional performance, and strengthening staff retention and engagement.

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.

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.

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.

Layoff Preferences: 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: Dana Harty

Phone: 540-944-8396

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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.