Grievance Oversight & Audit Specialist

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan at no cost for employees'/

12 paid holidays each year

State Paid Family and Medical Leave (F

Two ways to save for retirement: 457(b

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending healthcare and child

Low cost group life insurance

Wellness Program

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Job summary

State of Vermont seeks a Central Office Grievance Coordinator to oversee the offender grievance system across all Vermont correctional facilities and field offices. This role includes developing audit standards, conducting audits, and preparing reports for the DOC Executive Leadership. Travel to facilities is required for training.

The position reports to the DOC General Counsel and may involve travel and non-standard hours to ensure program integrity and compliance with policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, law, or a related field with at least three years of experience in a correctional setting.
• Or a high school diploma/equivalent and at least eight years of experience in a correctional setting.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation and relevant checks (criminal record, DMV, abuse registry) as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee the offender grievance system across Vermont correctional facilities and field offices, including the out-of-state population under the DOC Supplemental Housing Unit and the DOC Central Office.
• Develop and implement audit standards; conduct ongoing audits of the grievance system and develop reports for the DOC Executive Leadership.
• Visit facilities and field offices as necessary for training; report to the DOC General Counsel.

Skills

Experience in correctional setting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, law, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of correctional experience

Job description

State of Vermont seeks a Central Office Grievance Coordinator to oversee the offender grievance system across all Vermont correctional facilities and field offices. This role includes developing audit standards, conducting audits, and preparing reports for the DOC Executive Leadership. Travel to facilities is required for training.

The position reports to the DOC General Counsel and may involve travel and non-standard hours to ensure program integrity and compliance with policy.