County of San Mateo · 4 hours ago
Assistant Chief Probation Officer (Departmental Promotional Only)
San Mateo County, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$188K/yr - $235K/yr
5+ years expThe San Mateo County Probation Department is seeking a dynamic leader for the position of Assistant Chief Probation Officer. This role involves directing, supervising, and guiding Deputy Directors, providing administrative and management assistance, and representing the department before various bodies.
AssociationGovernmentHealth CareNon Profit
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Responsibilities
Direct, supervise, and guide Deputy Directors of the Adult and Realignment Services and Juvenile and Institution Divisions by establishing departmental goals, policies, and performance standards
Conduct periodic evaluations of staff members' performance, counsel staff members regarding any performance issues, and mentor and support staff members with career development goals consistent with the department's vision, mission, and values
Provide highly responsible administrative and management assistance to the Director of Probation in planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing all functions and activities of the Probation Department
Conduct or direct the conduct of periodic review of departmental practices relating to the Juvenile, Adult, and Institutional Divisions
Assist the Director to monitor department policy to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legislation
Consult and cooperate with other department managers and outside criminal justice personnel on all aspects of probation services; discuss problems, develop alternative strategies for dealing with those problems, and assist in implementation of solutions, as necessary
Assist the Director of Probation with the preparation and oversight of the department's budget
Represent the Department before state, federal, and local regulatory, advisory, and governing bodies with respect to probation matters, as requested by the Director
Act as the Director in their absence
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
County Status: Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the Probation Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply
Five years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of duties related to probation management in a large, complex public agency including one year of experience in a senior level administrative or management position
Knowledge of all aspects of probation administration including appropriate methods, procedures, and technical expertise
Knowledge of pertinent state and federal laws and regulations regarding probation work
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern probation administration
Knowledge of budget preparation and management
Knowledge of policy development and implementation
Knowledge of organizational, administrative, and management principles and practices
Knowledge of supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning, and budgeting
Skill/Ability to learn the County's operations and organizational structure
Skill/Ability to assist in directing and coordinating all aspects of probation administration
Skill/Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff
Skill/Ability to analyze and evaluate statistical data and reports related to probation management
Skill/Ability to interpret, apply, and explain County policies and state and federal legislation related to probation services
Skill/Ability to establish and evaluate policies, procedures, and controls related to the County's probation programs
Skill/Ability to represent the County under diverse circumstances and prepare and deliver oral presentations to small and large groups
Skill/Ability to effectively and persuasively communicate both orally and in writing
Skill/Ability to identify existing or potential problems, secure relevant information and data from a variety of sources, determine probable cause(s), and effect appropriate solution(s)
Skill/Ability to successfully develop, control, and monitor departmental budget and expenditures
Skill/Ability to utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea
Skill/Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law
Company
County of San Mateo
County of San Mateo is a government agency that strives to protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the community.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
California State Coastal Conservancy
2023-06-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Ulysses Ron Vinson Jr.
Director and Co-founder, SMC Labs
Gina Wilson
Chief Financial Officer, County Health
Recent News
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