Board Member (Oregon Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision)

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Government Relations Manager 2 (Board Member 4-year term)

Oregon Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision 

Salem, Oregon (Hybrid work schedule)

At the Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, we work in partnership with the Department of Corrections and local community corrections to protect communities and reduce the risk of repeat criminal behavior. Our decisions – guided by law, victim interests, and evidence-based practices – shape prison terms, release conditions, and supervision for offenders in the justice system.

As a board member, you will serve as voting member during hearings, assist with agency policy development, administratively review all objections to board decisions, and an active participant in various criminal justice commissions and organizations, as requested by the Chairperson.

What you’ll do: 

You will play an imperative role in releasing decisions. What does this mean? Board members influence policy decisions, apply rules and statutes in justifications and apply facts to law. We are looking for people that understand the broader public safety system and can draw the connections between community corrections, legal frameworks and mental health. We encourage you to consider this opportunity!

Note: Minimum qualifications is an equivalent combination of education and experience. While board members do not directly supervise people, we will consider the skills practiced in supervisory and management roles. If you have a combination of progressively related experience and education, we’d love to see your application.

View the entire job description with general statement of duties here.

What We Are Looking For 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Six years of supervision, management, OR progressively related experience; OR

three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field: OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Special Qualification:  

• Must be LEDS certified or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.  

Desired Attributes: 

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:  

• Have an understanding and knowledge of the Oregon parole / post-prison supervision system and an understanding of the broader public safety system.
• Strategic planning and policy development
• Understand the criminal justice system and corrections and community corrections practices.
• Understanding of Oregon's legal and criminal justice system.
• Understand sex offender risk assessment, supervision and/or management practices.
• Understand mental health profession and practices
• Possess exceptional time management and verbal/ written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate and maintain a high level of integrity and credibility, as this position may require providing sworn testimony in court proceedings. 

How to Apply Ready to join our team?  

• External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting to submit your application.  
• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

Important Application Requirements:  

All applicants must submit both a current resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how your experience meets the desired attributes listed in this posting. Generic or vague cover letters will not be accepted. 

Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter may not be reviewed. 

 Why Us? 
 
At the Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, we support a safe and just Oregon by supporting positive change in individuals while maintaining accountability. We’re an agency committed to service excellence and people-first cultures supporting each other as professionals and individuals while fostering learning, trust, and collaboration. 

Our amazing benefits include:  

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.  

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.  

• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).  Police and Fire PERS benefits may be retained if certification is maintained (ORS 238.005) 

• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.  

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.  

• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.  

• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.  

• Hybrid Opportunity – This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Currently, staff report to the Salem office every Tuesday, and this schedule may adjust based on business needs. Board members are required to attend hearings in-person. Additional in-office days may be required for training, meetings, or special projects. 

Additional Details 

• This position is an executive service position. Employees in the executive service serve at the pleasure of the Governor in an "at will status". The governor appoints Board members for four-year terms.
• The Board of Parole & Post-Prison Supervision is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the us from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA. 
• The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information. 
• *The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.  We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.  
• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. 
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. ·      
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies 

Contact Information 

Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or job-specific questions. 

• Recruiter: Juliet Valdez-Locke
• Email: juliet.o.valdez@das.oregon.gov   
• Phone (text friendly): 971-375-8408

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The Board is committed to a program of affirmative action for fair and equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, natural origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory or physical disability.