Job Description:
The Nebraska Legislature created the Administrative Office of Probation (AOP) and outlined the functions of the office when providing statewide probation services for adults and juveniles which, in turn, enhance public safety and provides rehabilitative services to its clients. The Administrator of the AOP is responsible for ensuring the Nebraska Judicial Branch successfully meets or exceeds the requirements established by the Nebraska Legislature.
The incumbent of the Probation Administrator’s position is responsible for all aspects of the statewide adult and juvenile Nebraska Probation system in fulling the mission and vision of the organization.
Nebraska State Probation Mission:
We, the leaders in community corrections, juvenile and restorative justice are unified in our dedication to delivering a system of seamless services which are founded on evidence-based practices and valued by Nebraska’s communities, victims, offenders and courts. We create constructive change through rehabilitation, collaboration, and partnership in order to enhance safe communities.
Nebraska State Probation Vision:
Inspiring Hope
Empowering Individuals
Strengthening Communities
This is done by a strong comment to the values and beliefs that make Nebraska Probation successful.
We Believe in Dignity, Respect and Integrity:
• As Officers of the Court, we are held to a higher ethical standard. We take responsibility for treating employees, victims, offenders, and all others with dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Victims of crime are ensured a voice.
• Staff are valued and respected for who they are and what they do.
• We appreciate the cultural and gender differences of all.
We Believe in Professionalism:
• Probation staff adhere to a standard of excellence and serve as role models for all offenders.
• We value and show professionalism toward the courts, victims, offenders, colleagues, and community partners.
• We value a well-trained, highly skilled professional staff.
• Being sensitive to the needs of victims and offenders is key to the success of our mission.
We Believe in Resourcefulness:
• We value evidence-based community correctional programming as a cost-effective alternative to incarceration.
• A creative and innovative staff is our greatest resource.
• Investing in juvenile justice ultimately reduces recidivism.
We Believe in Excellence in Strength-Based Services:
• Vital to rehabilitation and accountability is community-based cooperation and collaboration.
• Solid Probation practices based on proven research is fundamental to our success.
• Positive change is achievable.
• Treatment is a means of crime control.
• Developing competencies in the youth of today will lead to better citizens of tomorrow.
• Building on the strengths of offenders creates a basis for positive growth and change.
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.
Essential Duties:
Under the Direction of the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Nebraska State Court Administrator the Probation Administrator provides leadership in the design, implementation, and assessment of strategies, goals, policies, objectives, and activities over Nebraska Probation; develops and oversees probation ongoing operations; coordinates activities between multiple organizations and stakeholders or functions.
Provides overall direction and leadership to Nebraska Probation, which may include: assigning projects and objectives; conducting performance evaluations; developing, motivating, and training employees; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary decisions.
Provides overall management and development of operating and capital budgets for Nebraska Probation; reviews and approves expenditures as needed; solicits and monitors revenue/funding.
Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; participates in a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, or related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and other information; represents assigned areas on committees and advocacy groups. Negotiates and manages contracts with external parties as necessary.
Monitors, reviews, edits, and approves plans for compliance with policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
EEO Statement:
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in judicial, public, or business administration or a related field; and 7 years’ experience in an administrative capacity, including experience in court or related administrative or professional work; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient
to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
KNOWLEDGE
- Leadership principles;
- Advanced principles and practices in Probation, to include evidence based practices;
- Strategic planning principles;
- Policy and procedure development practices;
- Adult and juvenile justice principles and procedures;
- Program development, planning, and administration principles and practices;
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
- Knowledge of Justice System
- Budgeting principles;
- Supervisory principles and practices.
SKILL
- Providing leadership to lower level staff;
- Delegating and prioritizing work;
- Setting goals;
- Developing and implementing strategies;
- Directing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and procedures;
- Planning, coordinating, and implementing state components and activities;
- Developing and administering budgets;
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
- Analyzing projects, programs, and processes for areas of improvement;
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- Communicating (orally and in writing) information, data, and opinions to inform, influence, and/or persuade a wide variety of individuals and internal/external audiences.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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