Planner I Central Office

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.

Assist in meeting and facilitate Department level process improvement and strategic initiative teams as set by the Planning Unit Manager and Section Director.

Serve as the primary monitor of process improvement initiative measures, collect data for outcome measures, assist with report development for team recommendations, monitor progress towards implementation, and prepare planning documents such as meeting minutes, process diagrams, and team reports as necessary for senior leaders. Work with division-level management and field supervisors to ensure project milestones are completed.

Provide technical assistance to teams as they develop recommendations for their projects. Assistance may include activities such as providing information about evidence based or best practices, developing SMART measures, identifying waste and value added activities, and establishing data collection systems.

Provide administrative support to the Section including scheduling meetings, producing minutes, meeting room set-up and supplies management. Opportunities to use Microsoft software and Tableau.

Provide assistance to the Grant Coordinator to process grant claims into Department accounting system, reviewing and processing bi-monthly payroll for all Federally Funded payroll recipients; log into spreadsheet, and notifying all personnel involved.

Provides IT Tech Support to the Section including putting in OAITSD tickets, calling OAITSD for resolution, putting together requisitions and acquiring quotes as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four or more years of experience in analysis, program or policy development, facilitation and coordination duties, budget/fiscal management, or probation and parole case management, corrections case management, or clerical experience at the level of Lead Administrative Support Assistant or above, or closely related area.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year)

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

Experience with SAMII and/or training in MOVERS

Advanced experience with use of Microsoft Suite, specifically in Excel.

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

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years.

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.

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