Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist
Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist
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$ 65000 - 72000
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Job Description
Title: Criminal Justice Grant Program Specialist
State Role Title: Program Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: The anticipated starting salary range is $65000 to $72000.
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs
Location:Washington Building
Agency Website:
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 #: 00391
The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a fulltime in Richmond Virginia. This position supports the Division of Public Safety Training and Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy worklife balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians wed love to have you join us!
What you will do:
Review grant applications and make funding recommendations
Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of grants/contracts
Review grant applications for eligibility and content
Maintain grant records
Review and assess progress and financial reports
Provide technical assistance and
Review requests for budget amendments and grant extensions.
Minimum Qualifications
What the ideal candidate must possess:
Documented experience and knowledge of grant monitoring procedures.
Documented experience applying state and federal laws rules and regulations.
Knowledge of the functions and structures of the criminal justice system public school divisions and/or community stakeholders.
Knowledge of principles of program planning and development.
Experience and ability to perform complex technical duties such as reviewing and prioritizing budget expenditures and reimbursements under multiple programs.
Ability to think strategically crossculturally 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.
Documented experience working as an active contributing team member and an independent and selfmotivated employee.
Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines handle multiple assignments change priorities and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
Additional Considerations
Documented experience in managing multiple grants including experience with the grant application process reviewing monitoring and providing technical assistance related to grants.
Special Instructions
Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition the selected candidate who begins original employment or reemployment in this position must serve a 12month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The anticipated starting salary range is $65000 to $72000 plus the states benefits package.
To apply submit a completed State of Virginia Application for employment at by 11:55 pm on April 8 2025. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax email or mail applications will not be accepted. Rsums and cover letters may be attached to the online application.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us atto notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at for the status of your application and this position.
Contact Information
Name: Nicole Harris
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
