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Job Summary
Offender Crew Chiefs train and motivate offenders toward work ethics and positive community behaviors while they are fulfilling their obligation to society and the courts. They supervise offender crews performing community service work on County and other public service projects.
Daily assignments and guidance are received from the Lead Crew Chief; overall direction comes from the manager in charge of work crew operations.
These positions exercise direct supervision over offender work crew members only.
This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Two years of experience in the criminal justice system involving direct contact with offenders.
One year of experience in landscaping, construction or other physically demanding outdoor work.
Equivalent to two years of post-secondary education or training in Criminal Justice or a related field.
Must possess or have the ability to acquire a motor vehicle operator’s license and have evidence of a safe driving record.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered
Knowledge of: Criminal justice system and community resources; interviewing and basic counseling methods and techniques; various communication styles, human behavior cross cultural diversity and group dynamics; training and motivation techniques and methods; basic principles of supervision; safety standards and precautions.
Ability to: Supervise and control groups of offenders for a full work shift under all weather conditions on a daily basis; set, communicate and enforce limits; respond quickly to situations requiring safety and protection of self and others; communicate orally and in writing to diverse groups and individuals; perform the physical demands of the work involving walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, manipulating equipment and exercising; evaluate outdoor work projects for necessary equipment, timelines, and assignment of tasks; respond to and evaluate emotional needs of offenders in a supervised environment, and make appropriate referrals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, offenders, other agencies and the public.
Skill in: Operating and maintaining small equipment and tools required for outdoor projects; landscaping, construction, forestry or other related outdoor work; scheduling outdoor work projects to insure timely completion; provision of First Aid; operating and maneuvering a van hauling a large trailer.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Resume and other documents must be attached together in the ‘Resume Upload’ section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.
Application Review (Pass/ Fail) – An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) – This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.
Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.
It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Orient new offender crew members to the program protocols, work crew requirements and expectations.
Train, motivate and supervise crew members at remote outdoor job sites, without immediate access to supervisor.
Exercise and insure work site and equipment safety precautions; perform minor equipment maintenance and repair.
Evaluate work projects requirements and determine tools, equipment and methods for accomplishing the task within the specified time.
Assess skills of and assign crew members to work project tasks.
Coordinate with representatives of other departments and community agencies to insure smooth accomplishment of projects.
Investigate, evaluate, report and recommend disciplinary action in response to inappropriate behavior of crew members.
Respond immediately to resolve problems and emergencies as situations occur on the job site, including equipment breakdown, injuries to personnel, and acting out behavior by offenders.
Maintain detailed records of work crew members participation, project status, equipment condition.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Salary Grade
Local 11.7
Salary Range
$28.12 – $37.96- per hour
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Recruiter
Leslie Harrington Smith
Email:
Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Employee Benefits and additional compensation
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Retirement Information
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/
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