ICWC Crew Leader - Sentencing To Service Crew Leader

ICWC Crew Leader

The purpose of this position is to supervise an Institution Community Work Service Crew (ICWC) or a Sentencing to Service (STS) work crew. This includes training and leading crewmembers, coordination, planning and organizing of projects, maintaining and accounting for equipment, interact with local and state units of government and non-profit agencies and report writing. The nature of the work is to be environment and human service orientated with emphasis on positive work values and community accomplishments.

This is a physically demanding working position, which requires the crew leader to be able to perform all tasks along with the crewmembers. The scheduling of workdays is necessary to accommodate clients and project managers and may include both weekend and evening work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in providing or the ability to provide lead work direction or supervision sufficient to assign work; provide training on equipment/tool use and work activities; monitor and manage work performance; and motivate work crews to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of rough carpentry or construction.
• Basic computer and data entry skills sufficient to complete computerized reports.
• Skills in operating and maintaining an inventory of hand and power tools.
• Valid Class D driver's license.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR (needed prior to hire).
• Skills in record keeping sufficient to document and maintain client and project files and equipment inventory.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to lead and instruct work crews on work projects and equipment/tool operation; provide constructive feedback on work performance; and complete and provide reports on work performance and project status.
• Organizational skills sufficient to plan and coordinate work activities and to prioritize, schedule and report on work projects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and organizations.
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of experience in rough carpentry or construction that includes framing skills and basic skills in reading and understanding blueprints.
• Basic knowledge and skills in grounds keeping or landscaping techniques.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Experience working with justice-involved persons.
• Experience working in a correctional facility.

Physical Requirements:

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn.

Additional Requirements:

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.