Corrections Programs Manager

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Hodgen (OK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS in Oklahoma is seeking an Administrative Programs Officer I to manage and coordinate major operating program areas at Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center. The role involves directing staff, developing policies, and advising on regulatory compliance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and related professional experience in public administration, with opportunities to supervise, train, and improve agency programs in line with state laws and agency goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical administrative experience would include highly complex clerical work gained under the direct supervision of a professional supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and/or directs a component of an agency or institutional program or a major division, program, or function established to accomplish a basic goal or mission of the agency.
• Interprets and advises agency personnel and the general public on departmental rules, regulations and laws governing the operation of the agency, division or department program.
• Prepares administrative, statistical and/or fiscal documents pertaining to departmental activity.
• Provides supervision or direction to assigned staff in planning, promoting, and implementing programs in accordance with agency policies and goals.
• Advises on future resource requirements, priorities for programs and activities; estimates timetables for accomplishing assigned activities; develops policies, rules, and regulations consistent with state and federal laws pertaining to the administration of programs.
• Plans, develops and conducts training, seminars, meetings, or clinics as required; represents the agency at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Drafts policies and procedures, and develops contract or grant proposals.
• Reviews proposed legislation and recommends changes; may act as legislative liaison.

Skills

Public administration

Policy development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS in Oklahoma is seeking an Administrative Programs Officer I to manage and coordinate major operating program areas at Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center. The role involves directing staff, developing policies, and advising on regulatory compliance.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and related professional experience in public administration, with opportunities to supervise, train, and improve agency programs in line with state laws and agency goals.