CORRECTIONS REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR 72134

09/01/91 A

This is the first Regional Administrator class in the Corrections Departmental Administrative Director series for positions responsible for the management of a correctional region, which is comprised of probation and parole districts. Positions in this class plan and execute policies and procedures governing the provision of a variety of services such as probation, parole, family domestic counseling, diversion, intensive supervision, or other specialized or technical service. This class is distinguished from the Corrections Regional Administrator Senior class by the latter's management responsibilities over more complex regions consisting of several adult correctional institutions and field units.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in the establishment and implementation of objectives, and in the formulation of policies and procedures for a correctional region in order to carry out the mission of the agency. Positions in this class conduct regular inspections of probation and parole districts; evaluate compliance with standards; devise corrective action; develop and execute a regional budget and expenditure plan; supervise the development and administration of district budgets and expenditure plans; and monitor and control expenditures within the region. Positions in this class assist in developing programs for client populations; communicate with officials and civic leaders within the region to interpret Departmental objectives; respond to client, family, and citizen correspondence; and coordinate activities with other agencies within the region.

Supervision Given: Provides supervision to district directors, managers, and support staff within the designated region. Positions supervised include Probation Directors, Managers, and Supervisors.

Supervision Received: Receives administrative direction from a Corrections Deputy Director.

Scope: The work affects the total operation of the region as well as the welfare of clients and the safety of the general public.

Impact of Actions: Actions and decisions have an impact on the region's ability to assist and monitor adult offenders. Improper direction could prevent clients from receiving court ordered services which could pose substantial liability and a negative image for the State of Virginia.

Personal Contacts: Positions have frequent internal and external contacts with state government, law enforcement, and judicial officials in connection with court orders, hearings, investigations, and to establish and coordinate programs; and with local government representatives and community groups regarding matters such as client status, treatment issues, public relations, and administrative functions.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system and the provision of pertinent federal, state, and local public laws and ordinances as related to clientele of the state judicial systems.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; develop and interpret policies and procedures; manage a budget; work with upper-level managers in other state, local, or federal agencies; and manage professional subordinates.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education and Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, criminal justice, or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible supervisory experience in the areas of treatment, security, and administrative support functions.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

As a result of a Classification Review/Specification Update study, this class replaces some of the positions in the Corrections Regional Administrator class, effective September 1991.