Criminal Justice Specialist 2

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 2 role. This role operates within a fast-paced office environment and requires the ability to multitask. 

Operating under general supervision, this position will be responsible for:

• One or more Federal or State Grant-In-Aid Programs to include coordination with committees and related workgroups.
• Assisting in the reviewing of sub-grant applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviewing of sub-grant goals and objectives for a form of measurement and evaluation.
• On and off-site reviewing of grant program activities.
• Provide technical assistance and training to sub-grantees as requested.  
• Maintain current knowledge of State, Federal and Agency rules which govern the above-mentioned programs.
• Attend national and state workshops and training on the above-mentioned programs, and perform related tasks as required.
• Assess programs using evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
• Travel is involved, both in state and out of state for this position.
• 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: JCS260016
Position: 0623PC0020
Vacancies: 1
County: Kanawha 

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid professional experience in grants development or grants administration, planning, project administration, criminal justice, investigations, data analysis, statistics, research or mathematics.
OR
Substitution: Graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience based on fifteen (15) semester hours for one (1) year of experience.
 

Other Information

Preference will be given to individuals who have completed a recognized level of service/case management training (LS/CMI). 

PG:  15     $41,194 - $71,789

Market Rate: $63,870

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

Or email application to:[email protected]

Please include posting number JCS260016 on application.

Please note: Applications of covered state employees mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's online method are not forwarded to DAS.  

 

 

 

 

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