Chief Deputy Administrator, Correctional Program, CEA
California State Personnel Board Specification
Definition
Under administrative direction, either (1) in a State correctional institution for adults, to act as the operations chief over all institution programs and staff; or (2) in a region of the State adult parole program, to act as a Deputy Regional Administrator.
Typical Tasks
As a Chief Deputy Warden, plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates all correctional business management, work-training incentive, educational, medical and allied services, and related programs within a correctional institution; directly supervises all institutional staff, including the head(s) of institution medicine and psychiatry; serves as a member of the Warden's policy-setting executive staff; represents the Warden in policy and decision-making meetings within the institution, the department, and with other agencies and organizations; acts as the Warden in his/her absence; develops, interprets, and administers policies and procedures governing the operation of an institution; administers a comprehensive, long-range program for the custody, housing, classification, work, academic and vocational education and training, and discipline and appeals of inmates; administers the activities of inmates; administers the business management activities of the institution; may administer the medical, psychiatric, dental, and related health services; administers the institution's programs for recruitment and selection, equal employment opportunity, and labor relations; and coordinates the institution's programs with other institutions and department programs to ensure operational effectiveness.
As a Deputy Regional Administrator, participates in planning, organizing, and directing the Regional Parole Program; formulates and implements parole policies; provides administrative direction and policy interpretation to District Administrators; represents the Regional Administrator in policy and decision-making meetings within the region, the department, and with other agencies and organizations; acts as the Regional Administrator in his/her absence; develops, interprets, and administers policies and procedures governing the operation of the region; is responsible for staff allocation/unit boundary decisions; and monitors and reviews field operations and expenditures.
Minimum Qualifications
Broad administrative or program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program staff. and
Either I
Must be a civil service employee with permanent civil service status.
Or II
Must be a current or former employee of the Legislature for two or more consecutive years as defined in Government Code Section 18990.
Or III
Must be a nonelected exempt employee of the Executive Branch for two or more consecutive years as defined in Government Code Section 18992.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management; a manager's/supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislative and Executive Branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Administrative experience in a managerial capacity at least equivalent to a Facility Captain, Correctional Institution, or a Parole Administrator I, Adult Parole, including broad, administrative, or program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, and trends in inmate classification; parole and correctional casework; methods used and problems involved in the supervision and rehabilitation of inmates/parolees/releasees; laws pertaining to prisons, probation, and parole; organization of the California Department of Corrections; functions and procedures of State, county, and local law enforcement agencies; principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision; and principles of organization, public administration, and budgeting.
Peace Officer Standards
Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must be either a U.S. Citizen or be a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U.S. Citizenship. Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied.
Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.
Firearm Conviction Disqualification: Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable State or Federal laws is ineligible for appointment to any position in this classification.
Background Investigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029.1, persons successful in peace officer examinations shall be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. Persons who have previously undergone a Department of Corrections background investigation may be required to undergo only a partial background investigation.
Medical Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons appointed to a peace officer class shall undergo a medical examination to determine that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively.
Training Requirements: Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of a training course in laws of arrest, search and seizure, and in firearms and chemical agents is a requirement for permanent status in this classification.
