Criminal Justice Specialist 2 - Dhs - Kanawha Co.

Salary : $35,994.00 - $66,589.00 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 8691Kas
Department: DHS - Division of Administrative Services
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/26/2023 12:00 AM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Nature of Work
The Division of Justice and Community Services seeks a candidate to fill an opening for a Criminal Justice Specialist II. Under general supervision of a Senior Programs Specialist, the candidate will be responsible for:

1. One or more Federal or State Grant-In-Aid Programs to include coordination with committees and related work groups.
2. Assisting in the reviewing of sub-grant applications for completeness and accuracy.
3. Reviewing of sub-grant goals and objectives for a form of measurement and evaluation.
4. Develop or update uniform sub-grant monitoring reports that cover all aspects of the administration of a grant.
5. On and off-site monitoring of grant program activities.
6. Provide technical assistance to sub-grantees as requested and complete a report after each visit.
7. Maintain statistical data on the sub-grants from the above-mentioned grant programs.
8. Maintain current knowledge of State, Federal and Agency rules which govern the above-mentioned programs.
9. Attend national and state workshops and training on the above-mentioned programs, and perform related tasks as required.
10. Program evaluation utilizing corrections program checklists and other evaluation tools.

Travel is involved, both in state and out of state for this position. 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 or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.
Vacancy: 1
County: Kanawha
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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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.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***
Other Information
Preference will be given to individuals who have completed a recognized level of service/case management training (LS/CMI).
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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Preference will be given to individuals who have completed a recognized level of service/case management training (LS/CMI).Please choose the statement that best describes you.

• I have completed a recognized level of service/case management training (LS/CMI).
• I have not completed a recognized level of service/case management training (LS/CMI).

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The minimum qualifications for this job title are:Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.ANDExperience: 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.ORSubstitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience based on fifteen (15) semester hours for one (1) year of experience. So, for example, fifteen (15) graduate semester hours = one (1) year of qualifying experience; thirty (30) graduate semester hours = two (2) years of qualifying experience; forty-five (45) graduate semester hours = three (3) years of qualifying experience; etc.Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Resumes are not accepted in place of job duty descriptions. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application.Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?

• Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• No, I do not have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Please do not apply.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any of the following fields: Public Administration, Political Science, Pre-Law or Law?

• Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Public Administration, Political Science, Pre-Law or Law.
• No, I do not have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any of these fields.

04
Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Forensic Science or Forensic Investigation?

• Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Forensic Science or Forensic Investigation.
• No, I do not have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any of these fields.

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Before answering the following question, please familiarize yourself with the official West Virginia Division of Personnel definition for "professional" level experience in determining whether or not you have the required two (2) years of qualifying experience for this job title:"Professional" - Work which requires the application of theories, principles and methods typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher or comparable experience; requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the research, analysis, interpretation and application of acquired theories, principles and methods to work product. Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Resumes are not accepted in place of job duty descriptions. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application.Also, please remember that you may substitute successful completion of graduate semester hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience. So, for example, fifteen (15) graduate semester hours = one (1) year of qualifying experience; thirty (30) graduate semester hours = two (2) years of qualifying experience; forty-five (45) graduate semester hours = three (3) years of qualifying experience; etc.)How many 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 AND/OR equivalent years of graduate level college or university education?

• I have zero (0) to less than two (2) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined. Please do not apply.
• I have two (2) years to less than three (3) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.
• I have three (3) years to less than five (5) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.
• I have five (5) years to less than seven (7) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.
• I have seven (7) years to less than nine (9) years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.
• I have nine (9) or more years of paid professional qualifying experience and/or equivalent graduate semester hours combined.

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If you have coursework or a degree from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information: the number of semester hours earned or the degree(s) you have earned (including your major/field of study), the date(s) you graduated (if you earned a degree), and the school(s) you attended.For example: Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology 5/15/2020 Stanford University, Master of Arts in Anthropology 5/15/2022 University of Cincinnati, and 15 additional graduate hours September 2022 through May 2023 at Marshall University in Sociology, Anthropology and Higher Education Administration.If you did not attend an accredited college or university, please enter "NA" and do not apply.
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Were all of the jobs listed in your application paid?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. Compensation may not only be salary or wages. It may be room and board, gas mileage, etc.If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
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Confirmation. By submitting my application I confirm and agree that all application statements are correct. I further understand that all my information is subject to verification and any misrepresentation is grounds for permanent disqualification.

• I confirm the above statement.

Required Question