Deputy Director of Programs and Planning (PCN 063742)

Effective July 1 2025 the wage for this position increased by 3 %. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
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The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting for a Division Operations Manager located in Juneau. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and innovative team please continue reading!

What You Will Be Doing:

This Division Operations Manager serves as the Deputy Director of Programs and Planning (DDPP) and is part of a dynamic team in the Division of Juvenile Justice Directors Office. The DDPP through oversight and work with the program team has responsibility for policy and program development data management and analysis contract and grant administration mental health clinical services statewide training and resource and staff development. The DDPP and program team provide support to facilities probation services mental health clinical services community and tribal partners the Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee Alaska Youth Courts and federal compliance monitoring sites throughout Alaska. This position serves as the Alaska Commissioner for the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ).

Our Organization Mission and Culture:

The mission of the Division of Juvenile Justice is to:

• Hold youthful offenders accountable for their behavior.
• Promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities.
• Assist offenders and their families in developing skills to prevent crime.

The DDPP position is critical to the success of the division through program unit oversight. The program unit secure facilities and probation services sections of the division work interconnectedly to ensure efficient and seamless delivery of juvenile justice services through policy development addressing legislative needs quality assurance of our policies and programs and researching potential funding for new and innovative programming.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The Division of Juvenile Justice is a trauma informed strength based and restorative justice agency that works to deliver the best possible services to youth to meet our mission. This executive level position provides an opportunity to help sculpt the future of juvenile justice services in Alaska. Public safety is a critical element of our work which includes the benefit of collaborating with federal state local and tribal partners to collectively work towards creating safe communities.

This senior management position offers an exceptional platform for professional advancement within a specialized and critical field. Youll hone your leadership skills by overseeing complex operations developing and implementing policies tailored to juvenile justice and contributing to strategic planning. Your work will involve leveraging data to enhance program effectiveness ensuring compliance with vital regulations and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholdersfrom probation officers to mental health professionals. This comprehensive exposure will not only deepen your expertise in juvenile justice administration but also expand your professional network significantly.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The Division of Juvenile Justice Directors Office is located on the 7^th Floor of the Court Plaza Building (also known as the Spam Can) which has expansive views of beautiful downtown Juneau Mt. Roberts the tram Douglas Island and the Gastineau Channel from almost every office including the DDPP office. This position is also eligible for an executive level parking pass in the state parking garage.

In this pivotal role youll primarily supervise a dedicated team located in Juneau with the flexibility to remotely lead two positions based in Anchorage. Your expertise will directly translate into societal impact offering an unparalleled opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of young Alaskans.

Who We Are Looking For:
In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications below the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully work within an organization mandated by federal and state statutes regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of strategic planning personnel management and public relations.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Organizational skills to support and accomplish established goals and priorities.
• Considerable leadership and team motivation skills.

Three years of professional experience in the broad occupational fields of the division or department and two years of supervisory and/or managerial experience which may be concurrent with the professional experience.

Special Note:
Professional experience in the broad occupational fields of the division or department means experience in one of the professional areas that compose the divisions purpose and function to ensure the applicant has the knowledge of the work of the division to be managed.

For example in an administrative services division qualifying professional experience could be in any one of the professional areas that compose business administration; such as accounting procurement human resources and so on.

In a line division for example the Division of Mining Land & Water in the Department of Natural Resources qualifying experience could be in any one of the professional areas that provide for the use and protection of Alaskas State-owned land and water such as geology hydrology forestry natural resource management and so on.

At time of interview applicant must submit:

• Three (3) names & phone numbers of professional references.
• Two (2) performance evaluations from previous employers if available.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

Requires occasional travel within the State of Alaska possible out-of-state travel and infrequent travel to communities accessible by small aircraft only.

Requires ability to pass a background investigation including fingerprinting both for employment purposes and as an authorized reviewer of Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
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LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

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the role as an employer sponsor.

NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

RECRUITMENT SCOPE
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check ourresidency definitionto determine if you qualify.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE
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