Associate Superintendent

State of Washington; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 paid vacations days a year

8 hours paid sick leave per month

12 paid holidays a year

Generous retirement plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Assistance

Job summary

Washington State Department of Corrections seeks an Associate Superintendent for either Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) in Gig Harbor or Washington Corrections Center (WCC) in Shelton. The role directs on-site and off-site operations with strategic planning and budget oversight, guiding a diverse team toward safer, compliant facility management.

The position requires strong correctional leadership, enterprise-level planning, compliance with WAC/RCW, and collaboration within the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of corrections work experience including 7 years in management.
• Alternative: two years of college plus 8 years of corrections work experience.
• Alternative: Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of corrections work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily on-site and off-site operations through the chain of command.
• Develop biennial budget decision packages within delegated authority.
• Develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures for staff and incarcerated individuals.
• Ensure compliance with department directives, mission, values and goals.

Skills

Project management

Budget oversight

Organization & time management

Conflict resolution

Emergency management awareness

Policy & procedure enforcement

Composure under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college (60 sem/90 qtr credits)

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Associate Superintendent - Exempt Band 3

Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCW) or Washington Corrections Center (WCC)

This position is exempt from Civil Service Laws

NOTE: THIS IS AN INTERNAL RECRUITMENT OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This is an excellent opportunity for internal interest to serve as an Associate Superintendent at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) or Washington Corrections Center (WCC) within the Prisons Division. WCCW is located in Gig Harbor, WA and WCC is located in Shelton, WA. These position requires professional proficiency of sound correctional practices, management principles and skills, the Associate Superintendent's scope of authority and impact encompasses the entire facility.

Department of Corrections (DOC) Agency Profile

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a progressive organization that promotes an environment of respect, inclusiveness and transparency, and is deeply committed to the health and safety of its staff and incarcerated population. We are at the forefront of implementing evidence-based programs proven to reduce recidivism, and the contributions you make in this role will help to ensure we succeed in our mission to improve public safety. DOC has earned a national reputation for its efforts to make both its operations and facilities more sustainable.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals (I/I) can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Associate Superintendent manages and directs all the daily on-site and off-site operations through their chain of command ensuring business is conducted consistent with established safety and security procedures. Requiring sound correctional knowledge, skills and abilities of advanced level management work, the Associate Superintendent’s scope of authority and impact encompasses the entire facility with significant impact both within and outside state government.

This position serves as a key member of the Superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), serves as Superintendent designee during appointing authority absence. Incumbent’s focus will be on strategic long-range planning and integration of work with consideration of tactical actions/plans necessary to implement local and department decisions. Develops biennial budget decision packages while managing and controlling large portions of allotted facility budget within their delegated authority. Develop, implement, and monitor policies, local operational memorandums and procedures that provide operational and security direction for staff and the Incarcerated Individuals (I/I). Ensure compliance with department directives, mission, values, and key goals.

Associate Superintendents are accountable to:

• Plan, lead, organize, and control the daily work performed by the facility under their supervision.
• Administer, monitor, and oversee operations, safety, security, and emergency response activities in a corrections facility.
• Ensure clean and safe facility operations.
• Support effective communications throughout the organization.
• Provide and manage 2-way communication between all levels of staff and I/I.
• Balance the facility mission and objectives within budgeted resources.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and support the state’s goals for a diverse workforce.
• Provide a working environment free from discrimination and harassment that promotes diversity.
• Develop operational goals and working objectives and ensure those objectives are reached.
• Strengthen public confidence in the integrity of facility staff by demonstrating and setting the tone for the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, fairness, honesty, and compliance with both the spirit and the letter of the law.
• Promote an environment of public trust free from fraud, abuse of authority, and misuse of public property.
• Respect and protect privileged information accessible through the course of official duties.
• Act as the Superintendent’s designee during appointing authority absences.

Duty Officer:

• Serves in the capacity and makes decisions for incidents that occur at the facility level, on a rotational basis.
• Determines how, in an emergency, incident, or significant event, the facility’s operations are managed, authorizes activities and provides direction to all facilities and community corrections offices outside of normal business hours.
• Opens and assumes command of the Facility Incident Command Post (ICP) in the event of a major emergency or disaster.
• Serve as an Incident Commander during emergencies, with responsibilities to manage the facilities response and recovery from critical incidents and significant events.
• Determines allocation of resources and personnel, management of the incident based on emergency protocols, and coordination activities with the facilities/offices and other federal, state and local agencies while communicating through Headquarters Duty Office and EOC.

Decisions taken to supervisor:

• Prioritize and approve budget expenditures outside of authority
• Policy development, maintenance, and implementation
• Approval of legislative action requiring agency implementation
• Implementation of items specified in statute, Executive Order, or Governor’s directive
• Decision making of labor relation issues to include grievance resolution and Labor Management Communication Committee
• Final decision on issues with major impact on the financial resources of the facility
• Management of high-profile issues
• Hiring for employees, separations, promotions, and disciplinary actions

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, and ten (10) years of corrections work experience which includes seven (7) years of management experience.

OR

Satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by Counsel for Higher Education (CHEA) or the US Department of Education or foreign equivalent, and eight (8) years of corrections work experience.

OR

Bachelor's Degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by Counsel for Higher Education (CHEA) or the US Department of Education or foreign equivalent and six (6) years of Corrections work experience.

Management experience is broad based, progressive managerial or administrative (experience which includes supervisory experience in a multi-level custody, adult correctional environment, and experience in at least five of the following areas: Emergency Management (ICS) and contingency planning, prison programs, sustainability, evidence based programs, correctional practice, theory and law, budget administration and development, offender classification, labor relations, public relation methods and application, and/or training and staff development, experience working with unions.

• Effective Project Management skills and Quality Improvement Analysis
• Organization and time management
• Conflict resolution skills and abilities
• Working Knowledge of policies, procedures, CBA, WAC, and RCW.
• Ability to be calm and thoughtful in emergent situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in Unit Team Management. The Unit Team is a multi-disciplinary group of staff that manages the security, classification, and programs of all offenders assigned to an offender living unit. The Unit Team is typically composed of a CUS, Correctional Sergeant, Classification Counselors, a support staff, and Correctional Officers. Through the effective use of the unit team of the providing for a safe and effective unit operation.
• Working knowledge of LEAN practices and how to apply them in a large-scale organization to improve business practices.
• Experience in budget administration and development.
• Experience working with minimum security camp incarcerated individuals to include off-site work crews.
• Professional experience in working with mentally ill Incarcerated Individuals (I/I) and operations of an Intensive Management Unit/Intensive Treatment Unit.

Mission:

The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision:

Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment:

To operate a safe and human corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. NOTE: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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 in close proximity to 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.
• The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment. HTTPS://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

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.

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:

• 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!

Telework/Remote Work: this position is not allocated for telework or remote work.

PERS:

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site. Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans. For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail] or at 253-858-4276. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.