Budget & Policy Director - Career Executive

Job

21655

Location

Madison

Agency

State Public Defender Board

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Classification Code

09790

Classification Title

Budget Policy Manager

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career? Bring your skills to the State Public Defenders (SPD) and make a difference in the lives of Wisconsin residents! The SPD is currently recruiting to fill one full-time Budget & Policy Director position in our Administration office.

SPD's mission is to enhance the quality of justice throughout Wisconsin by providing high-quality, cost-effective representation to indigent clients, protecting the rights of accused individuals, and by serving as advocates for effective defense services and a rational criminal justice system. At SPD, we are committed to diversity in hiring, retention, and career development. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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• access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package
• including access to the region's best health plans
• generous paid time off starting with 3.5 weeks of vacation
• 9 paid holidays
• ample sick leave
• participation is one of the nation's top-rated pension plans
• eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

At the SPD, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, human-centered and family-friendly culture, where everyone is encouraged to bring their "whole self" to work. Professional development is encouraged and supported, and we offer a wide variety of training opportunities to help you grow in your career. Our leadership's goal is to provide a work environment dedicated to ensuring that each and every staff member is treated with respect and dignity, recognizing each individual's contributions to the team.

We encourage all applicants to read about the SPD's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

SPD provides legal representation for persons who are accused of crimes or are defendants in certain specified civil matters, and who meet statutory financial eligibility criteria. The mission of the SPD is to zealously represent clients, protect constitutional rights, and advocate for an effective and fair criminal justice system. Our commitment is to treat our clients with dignity and compassion, as they are at the center of everything we do.

The incumbent will work independently under the general supervision of the Administrative Services Director, and will serve as the Budget and Policy Director for the State Public Defenders office. The position is responsible for managing and directing the full scope of the agency's budget and finance programs, including responsibility for developing and executing the agency's biennial budget proposals. The incumbent supervises the employees and oversees all activities of the Budget and Fiscal Division.

This position will work out of the Madison Office and travel up to 25% of the time to other offices.

Here is a copy of the position description.

This starting hourly rate for this position will be $36.50- $61.08 per hour depending on qualification and experience. The Budget & Policy Director assigned to pay schedule/range 81-01. A two-year career executive trial period will be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin.

We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.

The SPD does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment…