Assistant Deputy Director - Community Corrections (...

Salary : $92,958.27 - $138,162.83 AnnuallyLocation : (Metro Square) Saint Paul, MNJob Type: Full TimeRemote Employment: FlexibleHybridJob Number: 2025-00169Department: 50A01-CommCorrAdminOpening Date: 03062025Closing Date: 3262025 11:59 PM CentralUnion: UnrepresentedFLSA Status: exempt Basic FunctionThe current vacancy is in the Community Corrections department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.This position will be responsible for senior management leadership of the DWI Unit, the Community Alternatives Unit and three Adult Field Probation Units.To assist the Deputy Director of a Community Corrections Division in the management of the Administrative Services division andor 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.Click hereto learn more about this position. Flexible WorkplaceThis 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 policyTo view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.Examples of Work Performed Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.Assist the Division Deputy Director in the planning and preparation of the Division's annual budget, annual report and other divisional reports.Make operational decisions that directly impact the division.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 PracticesDirect 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.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.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.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. 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.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.Maintain oversight of the division's records retention process.Coordinate the efforts of the division as appropriate in the absence of the Deputy Director.(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. Minimum QualificationsEducation: 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: NoneCertificationsLicensure: Valid Driver License ExamScreening Process InformationThis 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.As part of a conditional offer of employment, candidate(s) must successfully complete the following process:Background Investigation Prison Rape Elimination Action (PREA) InvestigationPre - Employment PhysicalFingerprinting 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 andor 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 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 Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and worklife balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union statuscontract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at Medical, dental and vision insuranceThe County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premiumEmployees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), FamilyBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activityMetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offeredVSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered Pre-tax Benefit ProgramPre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction optionDependent and Health Care Flexible Spending AccountsCounty monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan Paid time offVacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidaysUp to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted belowSick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay Retirement benefitsPension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting paymentsNew employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 yearsDeferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer matchHealth Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation Transit and parkingFully funded Metropass.Transportationparking expenses reimbursement account Employee well-beingEmployee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.Wellness programmingFlexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions Life Insurance and Disability leaveCounty provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximumShort-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period Career developmentTuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per yearOnline professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development CenterCounty employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramEmployee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleaguesFor information about Ramsey County's 2025 benefits, visit: 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand. Yes No 02 Have you completed or currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Partnership Programs at Ramsey County? Examples may include a program in partnership with HIRED, Project for Pride in Living (PPL), Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, or an internship (including Right Track Plus), fellowship, limited duration assignment, provisional assignment, temporary opportunity or participating in a work experience like the Young Adult Career Academy, or job shadow experience. Answer No, if none of the above. Yes No 03 Have you submitted your updated resume and a cover letter? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2025-03-09