Criminal Justice Specialist 1

Nature of Work

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS), Justice and Community Services (JCS) section is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional for the Criminal Justice Specialist 1 role. This role operates within a fast-paced office environment and requires the ability to multitask.  

Operating under close supervision at the entry-level, this position will be responsible for:

• One or more Federal or State Grant-In-Aid Programs to include coordination with committees and related workgroups.
• Assist in the reviewing of sub-grant applications, reporting, and requirements for completeness, accuracy, and budget alignment.
• Assist in the reviewing of sub-grant goals and objectives for a form of measurement and evaluation.
• On and off-site reviewing of grant support activities, as required.
• Assist in providing technical assistance, support, and training to sub-grantees as requested.  
• Maintain current knowledge of State, Federal and Agency rules which govern the above-mentioned programs.
• May attend national and state workshops and training on the above-mentioned programs, and perform related tasks as required.
• Travel is involved, both in state and out of state for this position.
• Assist in the support of various committees and subcommittees. 
• Supports grants award process.
• Demonstrated mathematical strengths required for calculating cost allocations, estimating grant expenditures, and managing financial data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check and must possess a valid West Virginia Driver's License. As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training which may factor in when determining suitability for employment. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment when discovered.

Posting: JCS260017
Position: 0623PC0034
Number of Vacancies: 1
Kanawha County

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Information

Preference will be given to individuals possessing a major or minor in criminal justice, political science, social sciences, mathematics, statistics, planning, management or related field of study.

PG:  14     $39,461 - $68,582

Market Rate: $61,044

Mail application to:
Sharon Hayes
1124 Smith Street 
Charleston, WV 25301 

Or email application to: [email protected]

Please include posting number JCS260017 on application.
Please note: Applications of covered state employees mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's online method are not forwarded to the agency. 

 

 

 

 

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits.  Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov