Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist - Richmond, United States - Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

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Richmond, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Title:
Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist

State Role Title:
Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range:
The anticipated starting salary range is $30.77 to $32.40 per hour.

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location:
Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.

Recruitment Type:
General Public -G

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT

ROLE TITLE:

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST II

Working Title:
Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist

Position #:
CJ114

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a part-time (wage) Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist focusing primarily on the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and other similar federal grant programs.

This exciting opportunity allows you to assist law enforcement professionals and agencies meet their funding needs, to purchase much needed equipment or to establish innovative projects designed to reduce crime and violence.

Are you reliable, resourceful, and able to work both independently and on a team? Do you work well under pressure, have initiative, and pay close attention to details? Do you have experience with grant program management in the field of criminal justice? If so, the Department of Criminal Justice Services may be the place for you.

The Department strives to be an environment where the staff is encouraged to learn, be continually challenged, and to grow.

Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates, and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we'd love to have you join us

Minimum Qualifications
Experience with grant funded programs and activities, for example grant review, grant monitoring, reporting activities, or comparable experience.

Experience administering or monitoring grantsrelated budgets and/or financing.
Experience and ability to perform complex technical duties, such as reviewing and prioritizing budget expenditures and reimbursements under multiple programs.
Documented experience working with criminal justice agencies or in a human services field in a professional capacity.
Considerable documented experience in preparing reports and making presentations to management, staff, and/or stakeholders.
Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and selfmotivated employee.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.
Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.

Additional Considerations

Documented professional experience with grants management in a government agency.
Documented experience ensuring compliance with grant performance measures and reporting requirements.

Special Instructions

Contact Information

Name:
Nicole Harris

Phone:

Note**:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

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