Corrections Specialist 4 (CS4)

Corrections Specialist 4 (CS4)

Full Time | Permanent

Salary Range: $5,399 - $7,085 Monthly

This is a full time telework position. Travel and overnight says to the DOC Headquarters may be required.

The Engagement & Outreach team at the Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking an energized and analytical individual to join their team as a Corrections Specialist 4 (CS4)! This role will have organization-wide analysis responsibilities pertaining to engagement and outreach activities with specialized stakeholders

The candidate of choice must have excellent communication skills as you will be the primary resource for collaboration between the Department of Corrections and the Office of Corrections Ombuds. In addition, you will provide expert level analyses to management, staff, and stakeholders on multidimensional, institution-wide issues. The wide scope of complex duties and responsibilities this position holds includes research and analysis, formulating recommendations, providing proactive intervention and solutions, responding to diverse stakeholders and constituents, and coordinating implementation of strategic activities.

Building trust and positive relationships while facilitating identified areas of change within the agency will be the primary role of this position. You will work proactively with leadership and line staff to ensure the agency mission, vision, and values are being practiced throughout the agency. If you are proactive and confident you will ensure the agency is continuing to follow policy and identified processes to ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated population, staff, and stakeholders, we encourage you to apply!

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• Three professional references

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Corrections Specialist 4 (CS4), some of your duties will include:

• Providing research, analysis, and consultation on multidimensional, institution-wide operational issues, and a variety of correctional programs to include:
  1. Researching and evaluating department operational issues, including but not limited to, process, procedure and policy.
  2. Identifying where operational practices, procedures, policies need to be aligned with department mission, vision, values and applicable state and federal guidelines, policies, rules, and laws.
• Using expert-level understanding of relevant department, state, and federal guidelines, policies, rules, and laws to provide proactive intervention and solution recommendations for operational improvements and modified resource needs to include:
  1. Proactively educating self on updates to relevant department, state, and federal guidelines, policies, rules and laws.
  2. Identifying and evaluating risks, such as legal liabilities and process/procedure errors, to create opportunities for proactive intervention to minimize or prevent unfortunate outcomes.
• Serve as department representative and/or liaison for business analysis teams, projects, or to facilitate communication and interactions with and between diverse internal and external stakeholders and constituents.
• Coordinate implementation of department business operational plans and process improvements.
• Oversee and ensure department compliance of , , and , as pertains to incarcerated individuals.
• Other duties as required

What we need (required qualifications):

AND

• Five years' experience in two or more of the following:
  1. Conducting research
  2. Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
  3. Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
  4. Leading business projects
  5. Managing business operations
  6. Business policy development
  7. Supervising
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Advanced level of proficiency in using effective verbal communications skills to respond to inquiries.
• Advanced level of demonstrated effective written communication skills to respond to written inquiries.
• Advanced level of demonstrated positive and professional interpersonal relationship skills.
• Advanced level of demonstrated ability to engage confidently and respectfully with strong personalities and executive level leadership and department stakeholders to yield tangible results and/or work product.
• Advanced ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Intermediate ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Graduate education and experience.
• Basic level of proficiency with OnBase.
• Intermediate ability to edit and proofread documents for grammatical errors, proper word choice, spelling and punctuation.

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement

Pursuant to , all Washington State executive branch employees, on-site contractors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process for all positions within our agency. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruiter listed in the supplemental information section at the end of the job announcement.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.