Policy and Planning Coordinator
Policy and Planning Coordinator
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Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Come Join The Wyoming Department of Corrections. The Cheyenne Central Office is seeking a Policy and Planning Coordinator. This position coordinates and responds directly to inmate correspondence to include; legal requests policy questions grievances inmate religious practices letters and other inmate correspondence. Involves legal research policy clarification reviewing policy and procedures discussion with inmates and Subject Matter Experts. Assists in legislative affairs and conducts research for the Director of Corrections and responds to requests for information.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.- Responsible for reviewing and interpreting federal and state statutes regulations rules legislative intent agency mission and goals gubernatorial and administrative requirements and applying them to agency-specific or statewide programs.
- Manage and coordinate special high-level projects studies and reports.
- Provide oversight and coordination of the inmate grievance program including training as well as investigating and responding to inmate grievances letters and other correspondence directed to Central Office.
- Assist the Policy and Planning Manager in policy research drafting and organization.
- Assist in oversight for WDOC religious program including review of religious policies practices handbook diets and holiday observations as well as responses to inmate requests regarding the religious program.
- Assists the Wyoming Department of Corrections Public Record Designee. This includes working with the public records management system gathering records reviewing records for redaction releasing records and communicating with inmates and the public on record requests.
- Writing warrants for escaped inmates and managing the inmate administrative warrants process.
- Manage updates and coordination of the inmate network.
- Manage departmental contracts with the provider for electronic law library resources; advise law library coordinators and Wardens regarding the management of inmate law libraries; provide technical assistance in responding to requests for materials; train and/or coordinate training of authorized users of electronic law library resources.
- Assist in managing the WDOC employee portal and external website.
- Assist the Policy and Planning Manager in duties related to human resources/liaison with A&I HRD
- Assist with training staff coordinate and develop required policy trainings
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to candidates with a solid foundation in corrections and/or a criminal justice background or degree.
Preference may also be given for a post-graduate degree in Business Criminal Justice or other related fields.
Preference may also be given to those with knowledge of correctional facility operations
Preference may also be given to those with knowledge of handling inmate property inmate disciplinary process and grievance system.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of processes of the State government including legislative and administrative processes and the guiding principles and concepts underlying these processes.
- Knowledge of preparing statements white-papers special reports and presentationsfor thelegislature.
- Knowledge of the State of Wyoming government rules regulations personnel rules and federal and state statutes.
- Skills in communication including writing technical writing oral and electronic.
- Skill in effective task prioritization and time management competent computer skills and thorough documentation skills.
- Skill in managing the body of policies and ensuring implementation review and revision.
- Skill in researching technical information.
- Skill in record keeping and management.
- Skill in analyzing data and communicating results.
- Skill in document creation editing and word processing.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Ability to provide analysis and recommendations regarding criminal justice issues and evidence-based practices.
- Ability to develop new programs and operations related to the departments mission and goals as well as evaluate
current activities for effectiveness; - Ability to utilize various software programs including Google Workspace MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Adobe
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Business)Experience:1-3 years) of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Policy & Planning AnalystOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Policy & Planning AnalystCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing
bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc. - Special physical demands are not required to perform the work
- Some travel may be required
NOTES- FLSA: EXEMPT
- The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates
qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum
qualifications. - The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff is subject to drug testing while employed
by the WDOC. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. It prohibits the taking carrying
possessing or introducing smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities
and grounds. - The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the
policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment and personal injury
disease property damage and harassment and the elimination of prison rape. - Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug test prior to appointment.
- WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair body art and piercings/gauges.
- All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
- WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including: medical dental and life insurance paid vacations and sick leave
paid holidays tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program
longevity pay and opportunities for advancement.
- Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing
Supplemental Information
080 Wyoming Department of Corrections Cheyenne Central Office
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
