Title: Special Teams Operations Coordinator
Waterbury, VT, US
Overview
The Special Teams Operations Coordinator develops, coordinates, and delivers extremely high liability training to all DOC Special Teams. This position responds to critical incidents anywhere within the state and provides logistical support and assistance with major decision making to managers and commanders. This position maintains all Special Team members training records, training calendars, and develops and updates the Special Response Team core training curriculum. They are required to provide monthly and quarterly training reports, assistance with training at local sites, and provide training at the Vermont Correctional Academy. As a coordinator this position prepares notices of training events, solicit candidates for specific offerings, and screen applications. Arranges space and equipment for specific events, prepares notices, and maintains records of completed training. This position operates and executes daily duties with minimal supervision and is largely self-directed. This position requires extensive knowledge of adult learning theory principles, curriculum and lesson plan development, and instructional theory. Extensive travel is required to facilitate training at worksites across the state.
Who May Apply
This position, Special Teams Operations Coordinator (Job Requisition #52278), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nicholas.Fortier@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Duties are carried out in a variety of settings including standard office, classroom, facilities and an outdoor environment in all elements. Considerable travel is involved for which private means of transportation must be available. Position duties often require performance outside of normal work days and hours. Tight deadlines for organization and presentation of proposal and programs can occur. Strong and differing opinions may arise as to the nature, content, method of delivery, etc. of training programs, which should be positively channeled to achieve program enrichment. Changes in available funding may necessitate sudden program modifications.
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years or more of professional level experience in corrections, INCLUDING one (1) year or more of experience in education, training, or staff development work.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Special Requirements
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the 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.
DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements
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. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.
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: 11 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
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