Deputy Director

Overview

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

HELENA, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an innovative, public-service oriented Deputy Director who can effectively lead administrative, planning, policy, and operations functions in a diverse department with multiple locations and facilities. The experienced candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, change-management, strategic planning, and relationship building skills.

The Deputy Director serves as a principal advisor to the director assisting with:

• strategic planning;
• administrative, contract and budget management;
• policy development;
• legislative planning;
• personnel management; and
• public relations.

The deputy oversees senior management, including division administrators. The deputy reports to the department director.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete background and driving record checks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• strong leadership and change management skills;
• strong relationship-building and communication skills;
• extensive knowledge of personnel and budget management;
• knowledge and experience in public administration, public relations, government organization, lobbying, state budgeting, and legislative processes;
• strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills;
• demonstrates integrity and ability to adhere to ethical standards; including when navigating high profile situations; and
• ability to effectively manage and respond to politically sensitive and controversial issues and handle public criticism.

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice or a related field.
• 5 years of administrative-level management experience.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check
• Reference checks

Prison Rape Elimination Act - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.