Assistant Director
Job Posting for Assistant Director at State of Iowa - Executive Branch
Job Description
This position is with the Iowa Department of Corrections – Third District. The Deputy Superintendent (Assistant Director) will serve as the assistant to the Institutional Superintendent (District Director). The Third Judicial District is composed of 16 counties in northwestern Iowa, including Buena Vista; Cherokee; Clay; Crawford; Dickinson; Emmet; Ida; Kossuth; Lyon; Monona; O’Brien; Osceola; Palo Alto; Plymouth; Sioux; and Woodbury.
The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of the department strategy.
Duties
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Additional Qualification Requirements
Some positions in this class may require an applicant to have the ability to pass a background investigation.
This position is with the Iowa Department of Corrections – Third District. The Deputy Superintendent (Assistant Director) will serve as the assistant to the Institutional Superintendent (District Director). The Third Judicial District is composed of 16 counties in northwestern Iowa, including Buena Vista; Cherokee; Clay; Crawford; Dickinson; Emmet; Ida; Kossuth; Lyon; Monona; O’Brien; Osceola; Palo Alto; Plymouth; Sioux; and Woodbury.
The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of the department strategy.
Duties
- Supervises five field probation and parole supervisors and the executive officer positions.
- Provides operational oversight and evaluation of probation/parole operations and administration.
- Assumes duties/responsibilities of the District Director in their absence, maintaining all operational, fiscal and legal aspects of the district in collaboration with IDOC Central Office.
- Serves a member of the district’s executive leadership team, meeting as scheduled and participating in high-level decision-making processes.
- Regularly visits all district work units to maintain employee relationships, assess physical plant needs and verify adherence to safety standards.
- Participates in various personnel processes, including hiring, promotion, and employee discipline. In consultation with the District Director, takes the lead on employee grievances or complaints.
- Participates in designated statewide initiatives, programs and project related to service implementation and evaluation.
- Collaborates with local services providers and justice system partners to identify and address gaps in service delivery to support the department’s mission. Develops and presents contracts, MOU’s and other agreements to the District Director for approval.
- Provides input and oversight for the development and evaluation of the districts human, fiscal and physical plant resources. Provides input on development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the district budget.
- Develops, updates and reviews all District policies in accordance with annual requirements.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in the management of a correctional, mental health, intellectual disability or juvenile correctional or training facility.
- Five years of full-time work experience as a Correctional Treatment Director, Correctional Security Director, or other equivalent management position in the Iowa Department of Corrections or Iowa Judicial District Departments of Correctional Services.
- Ten years of full time supervisory experience in the Iowa Department of Corrections or Iowa Judicial District Departments of Correctional Services.
- Five years of full time experience as an Assistant Superintendent, Treatment Services Director, Treatment Manager or other equivalent position in the Department of Human Services.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Some positions in this class may require an applicant to have the ability to pass a background investigation.
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