Wise Works Director

POSITION INFORMATION:

Wise Works Director

Wise County & City of Norton Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time

HOURS:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PAY RANGE:

$42,000 + benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Law enforcement, corrections, or legal experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Wise Works Director position is a full-time employee/staff member of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office for Wise County and the City of Norton, which prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes that occur in Wise County, its six municipalities, and the City of Norton. The Office works closely with fifteen different law enforcement agencies, three Virginia Department of Corrections facilities, the 30th Judicial Circuit Multi Jurisdictional Grand Jury, the Southwest Virginia Regional Narcotics Task Force, the Southwest Virginia Joint Senior Abuse Task Force, the Southwest Virginia Children’s Advocacy Center, Mountain Empire Community College, and the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

Wise Works is an alternative sentencing program focused on community service in lieu of incarceration for first offender, non-violent criminals. Participants gain work experience, education, training, learn about potential treatment options, and receive help with obtaining their driver’s license and paying court costs. Instead of sitting in jail, they become productive members of society through the development of positive work habits and responsibility, saving substantial money for Wise County. The Wise Works Director will oversee the daily implementation of this program and monitor its success.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Applicants should possess a working knowledge of PC-based personal computer systems. Responsibilities include signing up and gaining approval for offenders entering the program, monitoring hours and attendance, designating work sites, providing monthly reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney, administering drug screens, and testifying in court on program violations. The applicant must maintain high standards of accuracy and exercise reasonable tact and discretion when performing duties. Due to the 50/50 balance of in-office and out-of-office work, the applicant must be able to organize, multi-task, and work efficiently both as a self-motivated individual and in a team environment.

Good communication skills, both oral and written, are required. A valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and a good driving record are also required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Resume, cover letter, and references must be submitted via mail, fax, or email to:

Wise County Commonwealth’s Attorney
ATTN: Jessica Hood
P. O. Box 69
Wise, Virginia 24293
(276) 328-9406
(276) 328-5234 FAX

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Friday, October 4, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person