CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES SPECIALIST II8200L1 Pay Grade: 26 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is administrative work directing and supervising a program to inspect, investigate and provide consultation to aide in compliance with accreditation requirements, federal, state, and local laws, and standards for a state correctional facility. Work involves supervising subordinate facilities specialists who conduct inspections or investigations of state or local correctional or detention facilities and operations regarding administration, security, sanitation, and inmate services, and providing advice and consultation to administrators and officials to increase effectiveness of operations. Provides facility administrators with reports and recommendations based on inspection activities. Develops and evaluates policies and procedures, and reviews architectural plans for renovating or building new facilities. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL D: "Under general direction..." Employees at this level are usually in charge of a large and important organizational unit. They plan and carry out assignments with little supervision. They report regularly to a superior, usually by means of occasional conferences, to discuss work progress or new problems which require advice from above. This designation will pertain to classes with a high order of independence. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable - Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple, unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL B: The purpose of the contact is to plan, coordinate and advise on work efforts, interpret guidelines or instructions, elicit opinions or give guidance on the basis of facts to resolve common issues or problems when the information is not sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Well developed communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL C: Typically involves limited supervisory responsibility which entails performing as a "first line supervisor" for a small number of employees. Supervision is not the primary responsibility of the job. Responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling, and reviewing work and recommending, hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Correctional Facilities Specialist I class which does not involve the full supervision of subordinate staff who conduct on-site inspections and operational reviews. Differs from the Facilities Design Specialist class in which the incumbents perform administrative and technical work in the planning of construction, reconstruction, renovation, and major repair of state-owned facilities. Differs from the Building Construction Inspector class in which the incumbents perform technical work in inspecting the construction, alteration and repair of state buildings for conformance with plans, specifications and standards. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Supervises inspections and reports on, and recommends corrective action on administrative procedures related to security, safety, and sanitation, adequacy of physical plant, and care and treatment of inmates at state correctional facilities; makes court appearances as expert witness in litigation concerning facilities operations and conditions. Reviews recommendations and provides consultation to facility administrators in developing, adapting, and coordinating governmental and community resources for the use in upgrading programs of control and treatment. Determines a need for and develops or revises program related policies and procedures; provides consultation to and assists facility administrators in developing compliance programs; consults with officials and organizations concerning management and operation of correctional or detention facilities; identifies deficiencies and recommends corrective actions. Supervises and participates in investigation of compliance related complaints made concerning the operation of facility or treatment of prisoners and reports findings and recommendations to an administrative superior. Serves as consultant to architects and contractors to ensure compliance with related standards and procedures in the building and renovation of facilities. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge Knowledge of accreditation standards, state laws, internal policies and procedures, departmental regulations and general orders, and other related standards governing the administration and operation of detention or correctional facilities. *Knowledge of effective inspection and investigation techniques and methods. *Knowledge of security, safety, and sanitation requirements and resources needed to provide them. Knowledge of the programs and resources that will aid in the effective control and treatment of offenders. Knowledge of proper materials and equipment to be utilized in correctional/detention facilities. Knowledge of principles of supervision. Abilities *Ability to conduct investigations, ascertain facts, obtain evidence, and write clear and concise reports and recommendations. *Ability to interpret and explain statutory requirements, rules, regulations, procedures, and standards of operations. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with facility administrators, public officials, and the general public. Ability to read and interpret blueprints with respect to insuring compliance with state regulations and standards. *Ability to work around inmates and to maintain security requirements. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Five years of experience in the field of corrections, including at
least two years of experience in researching and/or enforcing policies and
procedures for housing incarcerated adult offenders and/or inspecting adult
correctional facilities for compliance with safety, health, and/or accreditation
standards. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by
the agency. Necessary
Special Requirements: NC: 06/93 |