Position Number: 22077459
County: Jefferson
Posting End Date: 7/11/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $94,537.00
Location: Maintenance and Construction - Pine Bluff
Working Title: "Assistant Director of Maintenance and Construction"
Preferred Qualifications:
*Six (6) years' experience in a skilled building trade or maintenance work involving the construction, maintenance, alteration, and/or repair of buildings, grounds, and utilities.
*Two (2) years of supervisory experience in one of the fields listed above;
*Knowledge of state procurement laws and regulations.
*Strong Presentation Skills
**Special Requirements: Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with the position.
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.
All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.
Position Information
Job Series: Corrections Programs - Competitive
Classification: Corrections Assistant Director II
Class Code: SCP05C
Pay Grade: SPC06
Salary Range: $94,537- $139,915
Job Summary
The Corrections Assistant Director II is responsible for overseeing the planning, budgeting, and logistical support for construction projects within the Arkansas Department of Corrections. This role ensures that all correctional facilities meet the American Correctional Association's standards and continues the progressive inmate labor program. The position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the Corrections Director in directing and managing the statewide operations of the Arkansas Department of Corrections, ensuring the smooth functioning of all correctional facilities under the department’s jurisdiction.
Provide leadership and supervision to facility directors and senior management staff, ensuring alignment with the department’s policies and strategic goals.
Oversee the implementation of operational strategies to enhance facility efficiency, security, and inmate management across all facilities.
Support the development and execution of strategic plans, policies, and initiatives designed to improve safety, rehabilitation, and operational effectiveness in the correctional system.
Manage day-to-day operations of assigned correctional facilities, ensuring that facilities adhere to safety, security, and operational standards.
Monitor and evaluate operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and recommending adjustments to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of correctional operations, including security management, inmate behavior, rehabilitation services, and staff management.
In-depth understanding of state and federal correctional laws, inmate rights, and constitutional standards within correctional facilities.
Familiarity with budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation in a government setting.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and direct a team of facility managers and senior staff.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure situations or crisis management scenarios.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, facility staff, inmates, and the public.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, facility leaders, external partners, and community stakeholders.
Ability to lead a large and diverse team, ensuring accountability, performance, and professional development across the department.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, or a related field is required. A master’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field is preferred. A minimum of nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in the correctional or criminal justice field, with at least five (5) years of experience in a senior leadership position within a correctional or law enforcement agency.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
