Correctional Management Services Director

Position Summary

This position is responsible for directing a highly complex management services program for a minimum-security institution operated by the State of Wisconsin as comptroller for the Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility (CVCTF) employing unit. Responsibilities involve supervising assigned staff and administering all phases of institutional management service programs including accounting, fiscal control, budget preparation and development, purchasing, food service, information technology, communications, warehouse, canteen, housekeeping, laundry, vehicle maintenance, building & grounds development, building projects, fleet, maintenance and repair.

Developing and coordinating institution management services policies and programs with other programs within the institution and division, as well as with the general programs and policies of the department are required. Participation in policy development on an institution-wide, division-wide, and department-wide basis is part of the responsibility of this position. The span of control for this position covers the entire institution (minimum security correctional institution for adult males).

The starting pay is between $68723 and $113318 per year, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 81-02. A two-year Career Executive trial period is required.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience in the following:

• Management of budget and/or fiscal operations, including budget development and implementation, purchasing, and financial management (e.g., pertaining to programs, salaries/overtime, equipment)
• Leadership or supervision of staff (e.g., interviewing, hiring, assigning/reviewing work, conducting performance evaluations)
• Development and/or implementation of policies and procedures for an office, unit, department, etc.

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience in the following:

• Establishing performance standards for management services (e.g., business office, food service, maintenance) to include review and evaluation to ensure objectives are met
• Development, implementation, and modification of fiscal operations (e.g., allocating and maintaining funds, creating and requesting budgets, fiscal planning and reporting)
• Participating in multi-disciplinary leadership meetings.

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on July 28, 2026 in order to be considered.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.