EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY, STATE PAROLE BOARD
Executive Director and Secretary, State Parole Board is an unclassified state title, filled by appointment and outside the tenure protections that cover the competitive ranks.
The minimum is a master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience. Its salary schedule (frozen at an older rate) lists $96,322 to $134,847, though managerial and exempt titles like this are usually paid individually rather than on the step schedule, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at State Parole Board.
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Executive Director and Secretary, State Parole Board appears on the State payroll at one department, New Jersey State Parole Board.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey State Parole Board | 1 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $185,000. The agencies employing the most are:
- State Parole Board (1)
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Official job specification
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 administrative direction of the Chairperson, New Jersey State Parole Board, has charge of the administration and supervision of all programs, activities, functions, and staff of the State Parole Board, and acts as secretary to the Board at all Board meetings; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Organizes, plans, and develops the overall work program of the State Parole Board; acts as secretary to the Board. Acts as the State Parole Board's representative at all public meetings, conferences, and interviews. Acts as secretary to the Board at all Board meetings and plays a major role in the developing and implementation of policy. Reviews all policies and procedures adopted by the Board, recommending changes when necessary. Coordinates all activities with the office of the Attorney General on all appeals on parole decisions. Supervises the parole release and revocation hearing programs. Responsible for research and development and acts as legislative liaison. Coordinates all personnel transactions and budget preparation. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Certifies and authenticates all Board mandated functions. Responsible for investigation of legal questions as requested by the Office of the Attorney General. Responsible for the preparation of policy statements, procedural guidelines, and public announcements to the media. Maintains essential records, reports, and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree supplemented by a master's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or a related field.
Experience
Seven years of comprehensive professional experience in the field of criminal justice or related areas, at least three (3) years of which shall have been administrative or supervisory experience in a public or private service agency.
License
Appointees 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 relevant New Jersey statutes, Superior Court and Appellate Division decisions, opinions, and rulings of the Attorney General, and rules and regulations of the State Parole Board as applied to paroling policies and procedures. Knowledge of administrative, personnel, and office procedures and practices. Ability to organize and assign administrative and technical work, analyze parole problems, and develop appropriate staff resources. Ability to assign and direct employees and supervise the performance of their work. Ability to act as a representative of the Chairperson, New Jersey State Parole Board when so designated. Ability to prepare public information notices and informative reports for the use of the public. Ability to prepare extensive correspondence in the course of official duties. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative recommendations. Ability to maintain essential records, reports, and files. Ability to advise the Board on matters of parole policy, procedures, rules, and regulations. Ability to implement the rules, regulations, and programs of the Board. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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 class specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.