Supervision is exercised over area managers and functional directors.
Duties are performed under the general direction of the Commissioner, but with opportunity and need for individual judgment and discretion on both a regular and emergency basis. Responsible for policy formulation, program development, budget formulation, resource allocations, personnel management and program evaluation in relation to the above noted areas of service. Maintains working relationships with other departments and agencies. Serves as an active member of Department executive staff in developing Departmental direction, future initiatives and strategies. Deals directly with representatives of the legislature, media, and other public and private organizations in making presentations and representing the positions of the Department of Corrections.