DOC Facility Staff Experience Supervisor

State of Vermont; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Vermont seeks a DOC Facility Staff Experience Supervisor in St. Johnsbury, VT.

This permanent, full-time role partners with the Office of Professional Standards and Compliance to foster wellbeing, oversee local site recruiting, and manage employee engagement and communication. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma and leadership or HR experience, with travel to recruitment events and varying schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years’ experience in a leadership or a human resources position.
• Background checks and reference checks as required.
• Adherence to Vermont policies and regulations during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Office of Professional Standards and Compliance to foster wellbeing and engagement across facilities.
• Administer and manage local site recruiting and oversee engagement program functions.
• Promote ethical values and manage internal employee communication and feedback.

Skills

Leadership experience

Recruitment and retention

Employee engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Title: DOC Facility Staff Experience Supervisor

Application Deadline Date: 11/01/2026

Department: Corrections

Location: St Johnsbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $30.88

Maximum Salary: $47.51

Overview

The Facility Staff Experience Supervisors (FSES) will collaborate with the Office of Professional Standards and Compliance (OPSC) to foster a culture of wellbeing. This collaboration will include information regarding recruitment, retention, and wellness efforts to benefit department facilities. The FSES will be responsible for administering and managing local site recruiting and will oversee engagement program functions of the Department of Corrections (DOC) within the facility. They will also collaborate with all levels of the DOC to optimize the employee engagement and experience, including development and training, creating opportunities for bonding and team building in the workplace while promoting strong ethical and moral values, and help to manage internal employee communication and feedback.

Who May Apply

This position, DOC Facility Staff Experience Supervisor (Job Requisition #55945), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting but frequent travel to recruitment events, other facility/field sites is required, for which private means of transportation must be available. In-state and out of state travel may be required. Evening and weekend work may be necessary. Work under pressure of deadline and interactions with staff promoting opposing concepts are required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school or equivalent AND two (2) years’ experience in a leadership or a human resources position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with a correctional or law enforcement agency
• Prior Leadership training and experience.
• Previous experience in the field of Corrections.
• Previous Supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in the field of Employee Recruitment and Retention.

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.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to this position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.