MANAGER RELEASE UNIT STATE PAROLE BOARD
Manager Release Unit State Parole Board falls in New Jersey's unclassified service: an appointing authority hires for it directly, without a civil service exam.
On paper it calls for a master's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. The published schedule for this title runs $79,246 to $110,957, but it is frozen at an older rate and these titles are typically paid off-schedule, so actual pay is often higher.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Director or other supervisory official plans, organizes, and directs the activities and staff of the Release Unit; performs related work as required.
Examples of work
Plans, organizes, and directs the programs and services of the Release Unit, including the Central Office and institutional locations. Directs the implementation of the policies and procedures of the release process, including the preparation of pre-parole plans and calculation of parole eligibility dates. Monitors the development of eligibility determinations for parole release consideration of persons incarcerated in State and County correctional systems. Oversees the preparation of individual eligibility dates for persons incarcerated in the State and County correctional systems. Plans and directs the implementation of parole counseling services for State and County inmates. Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Supervises the hearing process to ensure accuracy of parole release dates of eligible State and County inmates. Supervises the County Prosecutor notifications, Community Supervision for Life, (CSL) and mandatory release supervision cases and ensures the timely preparation of certificates of parole for County, State, mandatory release, and Community Supervision for CSL inmates. Provides advice and consultation to senior staff concerning issues relating to release, and compliance with existing policies, rules and regulations. Assists in the development of new and revised policies, procedures, standards, and manuals regarding the release process. Prepares and supervises the preparation of correspondence. Prepares and supervises the preparation of statistical, financial and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Supervises the maintenance of records and files regarding the status of State and County inmates. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office and related units. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the problems involved in the planning and administration of parole programs. Knowledge of management principles, administrative practices. Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data. Knowledge of the parole process after a period of training. Ability to plan, organize, and administer program activities of a parole release unit. Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to oversee the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Ability to provide assignments and instruction to staff and evaluate performance. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of reports containing conclusions and recommendations. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of correspondence. Ability to learn to utilize types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office and related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. American Sign Language or Braille may be also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 34/M34 - MCK 02/22/03
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Ten (10) years of professional experience in the administration, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.