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OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY

Business Operation Manager 3 - Field Services Division Manager (formerly known as Chief of Parole/Probation Operations)

Salem – CENTRAL OFFICE / EQUITABLE BUILDING

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a Field Services Division Manager to provide statewide leadership and direction for Oregon's juvenile parole and probation system. Reporting within OYA's Community Services Division, this position sets the standard for how Field Supervisors and Juvenile Parole and Probation Officers support youth transitioning from custody back into their communities across all 36 Oregon counties. The Field Services Division Manager translates OYA's Positive Human Development and Developmental Approach to Parole and Probation into daily practice — coaching Field Supervisors, shaping statewide policy, and stepping in to lead through complex or high-profile situations. This is an opportunity to influence outcomes for youth and families statewide while building a workforce grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and equitable practice. We welcome candidates with proven leadership in youth justice, community supervision, or related fields who are ready to guide a statewide team toward better outcomes for Oregon's youth.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide statewide leadership and operational oversight for OYA's parole and probation program, guiding field-level decisions and setting practice direction across all 36 counties.
• Directly supervise and coach Field Supervisors using a developmental approach that builds strong leadership, consistency, and accountability across field offices.
• Lead strategic planning and implementation of statewide initiatives — including the Youth Reformation System, Positive Human Development, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts — informed by data and evidence-based practice.
• Build and sustain partnerships with courts, tribal governments, law enforcement, community organizations, and legislators to advance public safety and equitable service delivery.
• Manage program budget and resources, respond to complex or high-profile incidents, and act on behalf of the Assistant Director when needed.

Join Us on Thursday, July 30 between 9:00am-9:30am PST for Q&A Career Chat session about this position! You will have an opportunity to ask questions about this position and about OYA. This is not a mandatory requirement to join this session, just a friendly environment to ask questions and to learn a little more about OYA.

Click here to register for OYA Field Services Division Manager Q&A Career Chat session.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visit www.oregon.gov/oya.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR
• four years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Special Qualifications

• Driver License Required: Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

Required Skills:

• Ability to work with media as well as community education and networking.
• superior organizational and decision-making skills
• advanced knowledge of group processes, youth treatment, and case management
• thorough knowledge of and experience working with youth, child welfare, and the use of substitute care
• Computer skills.

Desired Attributes:

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Proven leadership directing people or programs in youth justice, community supervision, adult corrections, behavioral health, or similarly regulated human-services work.
• Deep, applied understanding of adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices shown by using these approaches to guide staff, shape program decisions, or strengthen how services reach youth and families, not just familiarity with the terms.
• Strong policy, operational, and crisis management skills, including the ability to lead people through a significant operational change or a high-stakes crisis not just announce the decision and move on.
• Demonstrated success coaching and developing supervisors and staff through structured feedback, training, or performance management — with real results such as stronger performance, higher retention, or staff advancing into bigger roles.
• A genuine, action-oriented commitment to equitable outcomes for youth, families, and communities, shown through specific steps taken to remove barriers or expand access, not just a stated value.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a track record of working effectively across staff, community partners, courts, tribal governments, and other stakeholders even when interests don't fully align.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• COVER LETTER REQUIRED.

  Please attach a cover letter (no more than two pages). In your cover letter, briefly expand on your responses to the desired attribute questions in the supplemental questions section — specifically, where and how you gained the skills, knowledge, and/or experience you selected for each area (e.g., specific roles, organizations, or situations).

  Resume should have month/year for each job history listed.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.

• 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.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing. Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

• 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. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

Tentative Recruitment Schedule:

• 1st Round Interviews: August 19, 2026 (In-Person)

• 2nd Round Interviews: August 26, 2026 (In-Person)

• 3rd Round Interviews: August 28, 2026 (In-Person)

Please note that this timeline is tentative and subject to change as needed.

Additional Information:

• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please contact HR Recruitment at OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple, current, and future vacancies.

• Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

• This position is part of the state's management team.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

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Additional Information:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, email the OYA recruitment team at OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov.