MVE Coordinator - MVE

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. 

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Directs or assists in the overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of Vocational Enterprises manufacturing and service operations to include research and product development, production methods, material costs, and quality control; assists in the development and implementation of departmental planning issues.
• Directs, or assists in the direction of, marketing and sales activities such as sales trends analyses, research of retail outlets for products and services, and development of promotional aides which includes sales brochures, catalogs, and product shows.
• Directs or assists administrative personnel in policy development, program planning, and coordination of assigned programs; assists in the evaluation of policy and/or organizational changes and new programs.
• Confers with the Advisory Board of the Vocational Enterprises Program and agency administrators to develop and evaluate long-range and diversified vocational enterprise programs.
• Reviews and/or revises programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures.
• Selects, trains, directs, and evaluates staff in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and/or interpretation of new or revised program, department, or legislative initiatives.
• Participates in the development of budget requests; monitors expenditures according to budget allocations/appropriations.
• Directs, or assists in the direction, preparation, and analysis of reports utilized in the operation of Vocational Enterprises manufacturing and service programs.
• Participates in conferences, training sessions, and meetings relating to areas of assigned responsibility.
• Exercises considerable independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction through conferences and reports.
• Serves as liaison for the areas of assigned responsibility; addresses federal, state, local, and community organizations, and other interested groups pertaining to the assigned programs.
• Negotiates and/or administers contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with federal, state, local, and community organizations.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven or more years of experience in manufacturing or service enterprises, industrial or plant engineering, marketing, commercial sales (other than retail or route sales ), or small business management.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university that include credit hours in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or closely related field, may substitute for up to four years of the listed experience at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of three years of the listed experience is required)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

[email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.