DOC Assistant Superintendent

at State of Vermont in Newport, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Department of Corrections is looking to fill two Assistant Superintendent positions at Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) in Newport, VT.  The Assistant Superintendent is a managerial position under the general supervision of a Correctional Facility Superintendent, and performs administrative, managerial, and supervisory work required in planning, delivery, and evaluating correctional services. Supervision is exercised over supervisory, casework, technical, security, and clerical employees. Extensive liaison occurs with correctional, law enforcement, political, and service provider personnel.

Duties are mainly performed in a correctional facility. Departmental and public meetings require private means of transportation and result in frequent travel. Evening and weekend work may occur. Decision making in high stress situations can be expected. Emergency situations may require availability at any time. Direct contact with incarcerated individuals is predictable and poses possible danger.