Executive Excellence Manager

JOB Executive Excellence ManagerWMS Band 2Salary: $110,484 Annually This position primarily supports the Eastern side of Washington State.
This is a hybrid/telework position.
Work may be performed anywhere within the state of Washington with a reliable internet connection.
The candidate of choice will be required to travel throughout the state.
The Office of Executive Excellence (OEE) within the Washington State Department of Corrections is devoted to providing various leadership resources throughout all divisions of the department.
To assist in seeing the small- and large-scale work come to life, the OEE is searching for a charismatic leader to join their team as an Executive Excellence Manager (EEM)! The goal of the Executive Excellence Manager is to create and deliver leadership development content that is relevant, applicable, and beneficial to current and prospective leaders at the Department of Corrections (DOC).
The Executive Excellence Manager is accountable for contributing to policies and procedures related to executive/organizational excellence, organizational process improvement, effective and efficient business functions.
This could include organizational excellence, executive onboarding, engagement, training, mentoring, coaching, and development.
In this role, you will provide management level and policy direction on executive/organizational excellence including program policies and processes and monitors compliance with DOC goals and appropriate federal and state laws.
This is an excellent opportunity to inspire trust in leadership and influence a greater understanding of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect (EDIR) initiatives, including how they are connected and managed within overall organizational/executive excellence processes and practices.
Collaboration is key in this role and you will foster a positive and credible working environment within the department that helps to attract and retain qualified employees dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion thereby increasing employee morale, productivity, and retention.
The Executive Excellence Manager is accountable for managing assigned executive excellence programs and processes and providing a clear vision and mentorship to appointing authorities and executives who influence organizational decision and strategic planning on sensitive, diverse and complex issues.
We are searching for a leader to ensure the agency is taking proactive steps towards achieving executive/organizational excellence.
If you are excited about the possibility to see the execution of the executive/organizational excellence goals and objectives come to life, we encourage you to review this job posting and apply! A completed application packet will include: A detailed resumeA cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agencyThree professional references EXAMPLE OF DUTIES We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As a Executive Excellence Manager, some of your duties will include: Administering programs that contribute towards executive excellence within the agency including executive engagement, onboarding, ongoing development, training, coaching, performance improvement, and mentoring which could look like: Consulting with and provide professional leadership advice and resources to facility and program leadersCurating, developing, and implementing course/training objectives, curriculum, and materials that seek to engage executives and increasing executive performance and organizational effectivenessProviding leadership and guidance to ensure needs assessments and task analysis for executive resources are performedProviding strategic leadership to ensure audits/assessments are coordinated and conducted to gauge the effectiveness of program initiatives and goals to determine gaps and implement adjustments as neededLeading, collaborating with, and/or providing strategic guidance to internal committees, teams, and workgroups including: Serving as a representative for the Office of Executive Excellence in internal DOC matters related to executive/organizational excellenceDeveloping and maintaining professional, positive, and productive relationships across the organizationExercising independent judgment and discretion when providing consultation, advice and/or information, and adapt skills and knowledge to each unique situationCollaborating with others to include: Working in conjunction with the various DOC organizational elements such as divisions, human resources, administrators, assistant secretaries, clinicians, and health services managers to develop, deliver, and manage effective executive/organizational excellence programs including strategies and processes that align with business objectives, drive superior results, and strengthen the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the DOCLeading the facilitation of effective strategy and program discussions with agency senior leadership Promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity throughout all program goalsProviding 360 degree feedback to leadership/appointing authorities and the executives on identified/observed strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring improvements SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.
A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.
If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting.
Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.
A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation.
Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs.
Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees.
The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.
When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required.
Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.
You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.
wes.
org and www.
aice-eval.
org.
Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Telework DetailsThis position may be allocated for telework.
Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.
Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.
Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process.
Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer: As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.
Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include: Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)Up to 25 paid vacations days a year8 hours of paid sick leave per month12 paid holidays a yearGenerous retirement planFlex Spending AccountsDependent Care AssistanceDeferred Compensation and so much more!For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.
conley@doc1.
wa.
gov or call us at 509-630-9160.
For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.