Project Manager: Central Administration #00442

Title: Project Manager: Central Administration #00442

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.com

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The office of the Deputy Director of Programs, Education and Reentry promotes and maintains a safe, secure, and healing environment for inmates and staff as it provides professional and timely guidance and support to the Operational units through the use of Evidence Based Practices and data driven management for the purpose of creating lasting public safety and recidivism reduction.

Provide project leadership and support for Deputy Director of Programs, Education and
Reentry. Gathers data and conducts system analysis. Clearly reports findings of analysis in a transparent and ethical manner. Develops verbal, written and power point reports. Leads special projects and communicates effectively with individuals and in a group setting; and provides direction and guidance to operations field staff and programs staff in support of agency and division initiatives and operating procedures. Represents the Deputy Director on various teams and committees as needed. Works closely with the Statistical Analysis and Forecast Unit and leadership staff in the Division of Operations. Serves as a contributing member of the Agency Executive Team.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Extensive knowledge and experience with corrections (facilities and community corrections), evidence-based practices related to offender change, and prison and probation cultures. Strong interpersonal, facilitation and experience with collecting data, providing information, leading projects, and facilitating meetings with diverse staff and different perspectives. Considerable experience with evidence-based practices related to offender recidivism, reentry programs, education programs. Experience identifying correctional system needs for improvement, conceptualize projects related to a vision for outcomes, develop workplans to achieve outcomes, and organize and lead staff and processes to complete the project timely. Experience interpreting data reports and related measures for projects. Ability to assess operational systems, collect data and analyze processes throughout the correctional system. Willing to travel to throughout Commonwealth as necessary. Ability to effectively write reports and summarize information succulently but thoroughly for various target audiences. Experience with criminal justice operations (facility and/or community), project management and leadership, interpretation of policy and procedures, legislative processes, systems analysis, effective communication with large and small groups.

Additional Considerations

Project Manager “PMP” Certification.

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.