Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.

Working Title: STS Crew Leader
Job Class: Sentencing To Service Crew Leader
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/25/2023
• Closing Date: 04/14/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit: Community Services/Field Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $21.10 - $28.31 / hourly; $44,056 - $59,111 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The purpose of this position is to supervise a Sentencing to Service (STS) work crew. This includes training and leading crew members, 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

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• 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

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• 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 Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us

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.

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.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us or 651-361-7592.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us.

About Corrections Dept

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Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.