$79.94-$102.03 Hourly / $13,856.00-$17,684.00 Monthly / $166,270.00-$212,212.00 Yearly
"The class specification shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered as a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 9)
1. Plans, organizes and coordinates program strategies for juvenile services, including supervision of Juvenile Hall court wards, probation services, Log Cabin residents, community programs, information services, finance and administration, training and personnel management; reviews various correctional studies and reports to identify program problems or issues and addresses department needs and services; implements organizational changes and interprets policies, procedures, regulations and directives to staff.
2. Establishes operational goals and objectives to ensure compliance with the department's mission statement, policies, mandates, state and federal requirements.
3. Consults with division directors and managers to discuss program problems and issues; establishes project priorities, reviews management reports to monitor program status; evaluates service levels and performance standards; advises staff on current developments, personnel matters, policy or procedural changes.
4. Coordinates the department's training program; evaluates the overall effectiveness of required training and implements an improved or specialized training to address project needs.
5. As directed, represents the Chief Probation Officer at meetings with officials, Board of Supervisors, commissions, legislative bodies, employee representatives, community groups, labor organizations and other interested parties.
6. Confers with management staff regarding work performance and evaluation, employee grievance and discipline.
7. Assists in preparing and administering the annual budget; reviews budget estimates and requests; maintains budgetary controls of expenditures, use of equipment, facility space and staff, directs resources in developing programs, grant applications, projects and assists in securing potential funding.
Knowledge of: considerable knowledge of principles, methods and techniques in administering juvenile probation services and applicable laws, codes, statutes and policies; considerable knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal management; principles and practices of organizational management, supervision and training.
Ability to: effectively manage, supervise and coordinate the activities of several programs; develop and implement organizational programs; exercise judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures; communicate tactfully and effectively with employees, management staff, officials, representatives, the media and the general public; prepare and present oral and written reports and recommendations clearly, logically and concisely.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience: seven years of progressively responsible experience in social work or justice administration in areas of probation, youth services and delinquency prevention, including four years of management and supervision in an organization associated with delivery of services in probation, corrections or justice programs.
Training: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social science, administration of justice, business or public administration, or related fields.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Special requirement: must meet Peace Officers Standard Training requirements (POST). Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: ability to work in a standard office environment.
Note: this class is exempt from Civil Service examination under Charter Section 10. 104 (6).