The Vermont Attorney General’s Office (AGO) seeks a talented and motivated person to lead the AGO’s Community Justice Unit. The Community Justice Unit administers Court Diversion and Pretrial Services programs statewide, among other responsibilities. The Unit works to further criminal justice reform and seeks to improve equity, public safety, and fairness in all aspects of the civil, criminal and youth justice systems.
The Director of Diversion and Pretrial Services is the primary liaison between the Vermont Association of Court Diversion Programs (VACDP) and the Attorney General’s Office. The Director also serves as the Executive Director of VACDP.
Duties of the position include program and policy design and implementation; coordination and collaboration with other components of the criminal and youth justice systems, including human services agencies; providing support to and oversight of service providers; and grant management.
The Director serves as the Attorney General’s primary legislative advocate for Court Diversion and Pretrial Services, which includes providing legislative testimony and tracking of legislation that relates to the Community Justice Unit. A successful candidate will be expected to draft and advance legislation, build and draft legislative reports, as well as advise legislators and legislative counsel on matters related to criminal justice policy.
Duties are performed under the general direction and direct supervision of the Legal Division Chief for the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division. The Director directly supervises two classified positions, a Court Diversion Assistant Director and an Administrative Services Coordinator.
Compensation and Location:
The position is located at the Attorney General’s Office at 109 State Street in Montpelier, Vermont. This position includes travel and the need for meetings for which private means of transportation must be available.
This position’s minimum salary is $37.80, hourly, with a maximum salary of $59.62, hourly.
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it’s more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) or more years of experience administering or managing a human services program INCLUDING two (2) or more years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or team leader.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice or a human services field.
Experience with program planning and evaluation in restorative and community justice.
Considerable knowledge of Vermont’s criminal justice system.
Application Process
To apply, please visit the State of Vermont Careers Website.
This position is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Leslie Welts at leslie.welts@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.