Director - Community Justice

Director - Community JusticeSALARY: $13,211.00/ Month - Plus Excellent Benefits CLOSING: December 15, 2026* The anticipated fill date is between January 1, 2027, and March 31, 2027. This position will be temporarily dual-filled with the current retiring director to facilitate a seamless leadership transition.DEPARTMENT: Community Justice GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONThe Director of the Department of Community Justice is responsible for the leadership, vision, direction, and accountability of the department's adult and juvenile divisions. This person will develop, implement, and evaluate department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures with the Community Justice management team. The Director also works closely with other justice service providers, other State and County Departments, the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council, Board of County Commissioners, and other community organizations to develop a coordinated system of justice and rehabilitative services in Umatilla County.SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPSThis is a Department Head position and requires a high level of expertise and experience in public administration and organization management. Supervision is given by the Board of Commissioners, and the job is subject to the policy determinations of the Board. The position is responsible for the supervision of all Community Justice Department staff through the department management team.PRINCIPAL AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION - EEAdministers adult and juvenile division operational plans, policies and procedures consistent with county, state and departmental policy; develop and oversee implementation of proficiencies and guidelines to meet established goals and standards; ensure compliance with federal, state and local statues, rules and regulations. Develop and implement the goals and objectives of the Community Corrections and Juvenile OYA basic Plans; establish schedules and methods for service delivery; develop on-going policies and procedures. Prepare the Community Corrections and Juvenile Plans in conjunction with the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council; develop and implement work activities, projects and programs; assign work activities' monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. Prepare and present budget materials, provide legislative testimony, and participate with the Oregon Association of Community Corrections Directors and Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association.Participate as the Local Supervisory Authority as outlined in Umatilla County Board Order and policy.Evaluate effectiveness of specific department programs and service delivery systems; develop new program proposals based upon evaluation; analyze the effect of policy decision upon service delivery and operations; analyze solutions and cost improvement programs through implementation of innovative efficient delivery methods and evidence-based practices.Complete budget preparation and administration of the Community Justice Department; prepare cost estimates and evaluation for budget recommendations; submit justifications for requests; monitor and control expenditures.Motivate, supervise, set priorities and monitor work performance of professional community justice staff.Interview, select, train and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff meetings, training, facilitate meeting discussions and participate in other criminal justice system meetings; recommend or initiate progressive discipline, promotions. Promotes cooperative team efforts among staff and with other departments.Oversee the completion and distribution of reports to the courts and other agencies. Direct the preparation of a variety of utilization records, statistical and cost reports, involving research, statistical data, and analysis; assemble data for regular and recurring reports related to the services of Community Corrections and the Juvenile divisions. Review and authorize distribution of completed reports; audit completed reports for compliance standards. Prepare other reports and client evaluations, as necessary.Prepare Request for Proposals, contracts and grants; ensure contract compliance and quality assurance process; provide technical assistance to contract agencies. Represents the department to the community, regulatory agencies and groups concerned with offender issues; attend meetings and conferences, promote department activities with the public.Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.Serve as the Local Supervisory Authority for those in the community on local control Post-Prison supervision (PPS). Approve PPS orders and associated conditions, respond to requests for administrative review and make findings.Foster positive working relationships with criminal justice partners, other agencies, other departments and the community at large.OTHER DUTIES OF POSITIONLeadership:Leadership - Delegates to employees effectively, broadens employee opportunities, acts with fairness toward direct reports, and hires talented people for his/her team. Uses effective listening skills and communication to involve others, build consensus, and influence others in decision-making.Culturally Competent – Demonstrates acceptance, commitment and unconditional regard when working with others. Is empathetic and able to accurately perceive the feelings and meaning behind what is being expressed. Strives for congruency with others through interactions that are open, spontaneous and genuine. Demonstrates awareness of own biases and recognizes ways in which they are different from others. Continually develops the ability to share those differences in a nonjudgmental way. Adjusts own style to effectively communicate across cultural boundaries. Fluent with a working knowledge of norms and expectations as it applies to communicating with others at work. Attempts to initiate positive contact with people different from themselves.Building Relationships – Understands relationship-based cultures and builds diverse relationships to achieve innovative/creative approaches to work. Techniques include outreach, creating strategic alliances, community building, networking, partnering, team building, giving and receiving feedback, and bridging differences with effective communication.Resourcefulness – Thinks strategically and makes good decisions under pressure. Sets up complex work systems and engages in flexible problem-solving behavior. Works effectively with senior and executive management in dealing with the complexities of the management job. Breaks of the conventional view and does not assume that the organization will do something the same way, because "it's always done it that way." This is done though an attitude of continuous improvement, looking at evidence based, best/proven practices, promising practices, and thoughtful experimentation with new approaches.Change Agent – Effectively manages and leads changing issues. Process, systems, and workforce. Skills include knowledge of change and change processes, long-range planning, awareness of internal and external cause of change, and ability to deal with both task and people issues related to change (e.g. emotional support, crisis management, transitions, conflict resolution, facilitation, selling change to the skeptic, etc.).Communication:Inspires others to invest resources in establishing and maintaining best practices in Community Corrections.Insures the flow of information within Community Corrections and to our community partners.Creates an atmosphere of trust and openness; be inclusive.Individual Characteristics:Fosters high standards of ethics and integrity.Treats others in a fair and ethical manner.Expert listener, communicator, and facilitator.Deal effectively with pressure.Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic and persistent.Inspires others to succeed.Demonstrates corporate responsibility and commitment to public service.REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITIONMust have a minimum of three years management/supervisory experience.Experience must have included budget and personnel management involvement.Must have knowledge of Community Corrections and Juvenile programs and practices.Must have three years of experience, one of which must have been with adult/youth offenders, in a social service, rehabilitive or correctional program with primary responsibility for guiding and/or counseling individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal, or social problems; AND A bachelor's degree in behavioral science or a related field with major course work in behavioral science.Five years of experience in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional program, with primary responsibility for guiding and/or counseling individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal, or social problems may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.A master's degree in behavioral science may be substituted for one year of the required experience.Experience as a police officer or institutional counselor may be considered applicable.Must obtain DPSST Basic certification within eighteen months of hire.Must obtain DPSST Supervisory and Management certification within eighteen months of hire.Must possess a valid drivers' license. Must be a US Citizen within one year of initial appointment.Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of appointment.New Employees must successfully complete a department approved psychological exam including recommendation for employment from the evaluator and extensive background check.Must have knowledge of the principals of: staff supervision; program administration and management; long and short range planning;Ability to provide leadership to professional staffAbility to make professional decisions and to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision or guidance.Ability to meet deadlines and schedule time efficiently.Ability to work as a team member and share knowledge and skills.Ability to work harmoniously and build effective relationships with supervisors, employees, other managers, public agencies and individuals.Must have strong work ethic, integrity and be accountable.Must be engaged and dependable at work to provide strong, positive leadership to staff.Detail oriented and self-motivated.Ability to interpret and apply statues, administrative rules, and guidelines.Ability to make clear, concise reports and recommendations.Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.Must possess a valid drivers' license.Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of appointment.Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSBi-lingual in English/Spanish.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools and controls. The position requires mobility in diverse terrain and the ability to operate a motorized vehicle. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 40 pounds on an infrequent basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required for less than 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboards, motorized vehicles, etc. Employees may be required to deal with violent and combative individuals requiring considerable physical exertion.WORKING CONDITIONSThe majority of the work period occurs in usual office conditions. Work locations include all types of indoor environments. Contact with individuals who may become violent, combative, under the influence of drugs/alcohol, mentally ill or who have communicable diseases. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency call-back and must be available at all times of the day, including weekends and holidays. Standard schedule is expected to be 8-5 Monday through Friday and Umatilla County does not approve "work from home". There may be times, depending on operational needs, this schedule may be temporarily modified with Director and Human Resources approval. Work location primarily is out of the Pendleton Office although will frequently visit and/or work out of the Hermiston Office. In either case it will be the responsibility of the employee to report to their assigned duty station.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDComputer, including word processing, data base, Internet, maps and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine, cell phone, social media, and job specific software.UMATILLA COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT TEAM RULESSo that everyone may maintain focus on the highest quality public safety services in Umatilla County, we are each committed to fostering an effective, safe environment within which to work. We require the following from all that choose to be a member of the Community Corrections Department:Avoids triangulation (does not talk about others behind their back or second guess the decisions of others, nor do effective team members listen to anyone else talk about a team member behind their back or second guess their decisions)Always steps in to help; sees a job and does it.Is honest-steps up to state their opinionIs truthful-relies on facts rather than on gossip or rumorsProposes solutions, not just problemsListensIs open to criticism; accepts coachingLeads by positive, effective example (Practice what you preach)Maintains a positive attitudeIs willing to do the same work they ask others to doComes to work prepared for the jobShares knowledge with othersAsks for helpAccepts helpOffers to helpWants to be here-shows up on time, has a positive attitude and demonstrates enthusiasmTakes pride in their appearanceHas good communication skills- listens, makes eye contact, others respond positively to his/her comments, asks questions, doesn't interruptTakes on responsibilityIs loyal (doesn't speak ill of the agency or others, performs high quality work)Shows Professionalism (appearance, pride in work, quality work, attitude, and consistency of behavior, behavior that reflects well on the agency.Respects othersTakes ownershipConformity- dresses properly, is consistent in the quality of work, uses the same policies, procedures, systems, ways of enforcing lawsKnows the jobDoes the jobDecentralizes decision-making authority as deeply into the organization as possibleInitiates and accepts personal education and developmentSolicits and is willing to accept different points of viewConsistently demonstrates effective use of available resources before personal interestsUtilizes the chain-of-command in an effective mannerUse of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at . Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER