Justice Reinvestment Program Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Hybrid, Salem / Work From Home!)

Initial Posting Date:

09/09/2024

Application Deadline:

09/19/2024

Agency:

Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

Salary Range:

$5,745 - $8,827

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Justice Reinvestment Program Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Hybrid, Salem / Work From Home!)

Job Description:

REQ-163617

Justice Reinvestment Program Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Hybrid, Salem / Work From Home!)

This hybrid position works at home and in the office. Typically, this position can expect to spend 1-2 days in the office each week and travel in-state 6-8 times per year.

About the Agency:

Are you interested in helping improve the legitimacy, effectiveness and efficiency of state and local criminal justice systems?

The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) serves as a centralized and impartial forum for statewide policy development and planning related to public safety statewide.  The Programs Team delivers over $100 million in grant funding each biennium to implement and further a range of innovative programs including prison diversion efforts, treatment courts, restorative justice initiatives, and services for individuals with behavioral health challenges.  CJC is also the primary research agency for state criminal justice data.  This creates a unique atmosphere of 35 professionals working to advance public safety in Oregon.

About the Job:

Your Role:

This position works as part of CJC’s Programs Team to lead multiple statewide grant programs designed to help counties offer community-based interventions as alternatives to incarceration.  Working as the Justice Reinvestment Program Manager offers opportunities to learn about and influence public safety efforts throughout Oregon.  Areas of focus include prison diversion, community supervision and treatment courts, as well as services for victims/survivors of crime and culturally responsive services for justice-involved individuals.

As the Justice Reinvestment Program Manager, you will:

• Provide positive guidance and support to team members in planning and completing grant-related tasks.
• Work with a team to manage grant programs, monitor grant recipients, and report program outcomes in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Build trustworthy relationships with state, local and non-profit partners statewide.
• Lead multi-agency committees and workgroups in the evaluation of criminal justice data and program outcomes.
• Advise organizations on the development and implementation of best practices.

Your work will require person-centered leadership and detail-oriented program management.  You will navigate competing priorities and timelines and be expected to provide exceptional customer service and clear guidance to a wide variety of partners.  In this position, you will prepare and present data and information to government and community leaders, including the Oregon Legislature.

The right person for this position is an effective team leader, with professional program management experience, the ability to evaluate and explain data, and excellent people skills.

As a part of our team, you will help lead Oregon toward a future where every aspect of the criminal justice system is equitable, efficient, and worthy of confidence.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years of experience coordinating and evaluating a program.

OR;

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience collaborating with community advocates and government officials on wide-ranging public safety policy or programs.
• Experience leading the evaluation of program data and outcomes.
• Experience interpreting data and associated visualizations and presenting findings or trends to general audiences.
• Understanding of risk, need, and responsivity principles related to assessment and treatment.
• Understanding of current issues related to public safety.

NOTE: In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties off all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and desired attributes of this position will be invited to interview.

Cover Letter:

Please submit a cover letter no longer than 2 pages describing your experience or abilities specifically related to any of the desired attributes.

Failure to upload a cover letter or fully address the prompt may result in the dismissal of your application.

Benefits:

This position is unrepresented and eligible for benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process:

What to Expect:

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interviews will be held with a panel of professionals. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Reference checks will be completed on final candidates.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment:

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant.  If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Additional Information:

Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Criminal Justice Commission core values. The agency strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.

Questions:

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Grant Yoder, Grant.M.Yoder@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: 163617

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• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

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