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Assistant Superintendent Correctional Institution Manager 3 (Wilsonville)

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections has an opportunity to fill an executive level role as the Assistant Superintendent of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville Oregon.

To focus on safe communities safe prisons and a safe workplace the department created the Oregon Accountability Model. This business strategy is designed to change criminal behavior during incarceration and post-prison supervision using evaluation education treatment work family engagement and evidence-based community supervision practices. It is inspired by the departments mission of public safety accountability and crime prevention.

The Assistant Superintendent manages supervises and coordinates the daily operations of the facility in compliance with current statutory administrative and case law and is responsible for programs fiscal planning budget management labor contract administration personnel management and planning developing and implementing long-range program objectives and short-range operational needs.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

*Note: Effective Feb. 1 2026 the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

About the Job Your Role

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility is seeking someone with a diverse background that includes extensive managerial experience and a thorough knowledge of sound correctional practices and the function of state government. Coffee Creek provides rehabilitation services to Adults in Custody and deals with the unique challenges of running Oregons only womens facility and navigating workforce challenges.

The Assistant Superintendent is a member of the leadership team for this 1672-bed correctional facility.

This position offers a unique opportunity to oversee the implementation of gender responsive practices at CCCF ensuring the delivery of services and programs tailored to the unique needs of incarcerated women. This role requires a demonstrated commitment to gender responsive practices and trauma informed approaches to correctional management.

The right person for this position has a passion for creating a better correctional system working with staff and investing in the community. Were looking for someone who aligns with the department values: integrity and professionalism dignity and respect safety and wellness fact-based decision making positive change honoring our history and stewardship.

Typical Job Duties

Execute the policies and goals through the management of operations people and their work. Provide direct supervision and management over agency staff lower-level managers and/or supervisors. Select train evaluate and discipline employees and resolve grievances. Organize and assign work activities and projects manage programs monitor workflow and review and evaluate work products methods and procedures.

Evaluate current business processes and systems implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency and to establish and maintain controls.

May assist in the preparation of the division budget and participate in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies. Implement and monitor work plans and the budget to achieve division/program goals and performance measures. Monitor performance against the division/program budget.

Provide specialized information analysis interpretation or application of laws rules policies procedures or program requirements. Develop or recommend new laws rules policies or procedures to address emerging trends.

Plan direct monitor and evaluate security of correctional institution or facilities. Collaborate in planning efforts with local law enforcement and community agencies. Plan test and execute emergency preparedness plans to ensure safe effective and efficient resolution to emergency situations.

Manage and oversee federally regulated audit standards and practices. Coordinate agency responses to federal audits and prepare and present audit reports and recommendations. Ensure compliance of specialized training for employees.

Manage transitional service programs for AIC including development of service programming such as counseling health and medical/dental services and pre-release planning. Plan and implement community service education training and work training programs that support successful release.

This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as defined by statute.

Relocation Assistance: Relocation costs may be paid in some cases. Please contact recruitment for further information.

Minimum Qualifications

(this should be evident in your work history on your application):

Seven (7) years of supervision management or progressively related experience;

OR

four (4) years of related experience and a bachelors degree in a related field.

Requested Skills (these must be addressed in your cover letter):

• Executive management of an institution or facility
• Personnel management including hiring and recruiting progressive discipline succession planning and working with public unions and labor contracts
• Budget management and reporting
• Knowledge of correctional practices including familiarity with evidence-based policies trauma informed care and gender informed practices
• Experience updating and implementing procedures to improve service delivery

In the Work Experience section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications and requested skills. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education work experience or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e. skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position. Your application and work experience will be used to determine how related your experience is to this position.

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity toshowcaseyour skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity consistency and communication skills and for alignment with the guidance provided in thebelow:

Submission Requirements:

• Cover Letter (REQUIRED)Attach a cover letter (not to exceed 2 pages) that describes your experiences skills and knowledge relevant to this position and the requested skills.A cover letter isrequiredfor consideration and will determine who we move forward to interview.

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Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
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The Selection Process We expect to:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications knowledge and skills.
• Review cover letter submissions this will determine who we move forward to interview.
• There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
• Background check and reference checks - All finalists must pass a thorough a criminal record check and reference check.

Working Conditions

Work inside of an adult female correctional facility including frequent interactions with Adults in Custody. Prolonged use of computer terminals. After hour availability in the event of emergencies.

This position is permanent full-time and will be filled as soon as possible start date will be negotiated at job offer.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities promote accountability and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety trust and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming inclusive and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff volunteers and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package which includes:

• Family health vision and dental insurance
• Vacation sick leave and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process What to Expect

• After the application deadline a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check PREA check and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity equity inclusion and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance efficiency and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring promoting or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in been convicted of or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility. Please note if you are a veteran you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position selection process or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston

Reference Number: 193867

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