DOC Facilities and Operations Manager

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Operations Manager plays a vital leadership role within the Department of Corrections, ensuring the consistent and lawful execution of facility operations across the system. Serving as a central point of coordination for institutional grievance responses, the incumbent administers Incarcerated Individual property claims, including representing the Department in small claims court proceedings. This position also leads core disciplinary and due process functions, acting as a DOC hearing administrator and statewide trainer on Rule 410, Rule 75, due process standards, and hearing officer certification.

The Operations Manager contributes to high-level policy development and implementation by participating in departmental workgroups and collaborating with the Policy Development Unit. They also represent Central Office in specialized committees and segregation review panels, including SFI and DPP reviews, as well as AHS classification and Request for Reconsideration (RFR) committees.

A key component of this role involves conducting central-level administrative segregation reviews, responding to appeals, and facilitating ICOTS/ICAOS preliminary hearings. The position requires regular site visits to correctional facilities to assess operational compliance and provide support, and includes serving as Acting Director and participating in the 24-hour operational coverage rotation.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings including an office setting, within a correctional facility, in public meetings, out of state travel etc. A valid driver's license is necessary for required travel. Incumbent will be required to tour all areas of the facilities when on site and may expect to encounter hazardous conditions typical of such a facility, including danger of assault from inmates, exposure to communicable disease, and other factors. Since part of the incumbent's role will be to monitor the adequacy of the security and services provided in the facility, some hostility from employees of the facility may be encountered. Duties may entail significant amounts of evening, weekend, and emergency activity. Although direct contact with inmates is limited, such situations may arise creating a potential for physical assault and injury.

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.