Assistant Regional Chief

Under general supervision of the Regional Chief, this position serves as Assistant Regional Chief within Region 4 of the Division of Community Corrections with significant administrative responsibility for the development and implementation of regional programs and policies; supervising and directing assigned unit offices; monitoring and controlling the region’s operating budget; and directing the region’s Purchase of Offender Goods and Services program(s) (POGS) and the Community Corrections Employment Program (CCEP).

Working relationships are maintained with public and elected officials, state and community agencies, service vendors, community leaders and all elements of the criminal justice system to enhance service delivery and resolve problems within the region.

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has embarked on a number of system-wide and offender-specific initiatives. Many are considered best practices or evidence-based practices in correctional settings. The primary goal is to shift the department’s focus, policies and procedures toward a more unified approach to offender success while emphasizing offender accountability, coordination of services, and state and local community collaborations. Correctional leadership provides the framework for such changes.

This position is in pay schedule/range 81-01 with an annual salary of $116667 - $127046
, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A 2-year Career Executive trial period is required.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine 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 with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or 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. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and must be clearly described in the letter of qualification and resume:

• Coordinating and/or implementing department-wide projects/programs (establishing timelines, setting project goals and performance metrics, providing status updates, etc.)
• Conducting administrative management functions (work and program strategic planning, compliance, operational oversight, etc.) within an organization
• Supervising and managing employees (hiring; evaluating work performance; directing, coaching, and mentoring team members,…