Scip & Psn Lead Planner

This is a REPOST of position 65032451. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.
This is a Time-Limited Full-Time position (3 years).
Description of Governor's Commission:
The Governor's Crime Commission (GCC) is the chief advisory body to the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety on crime and justice issues. The GCC administers federal and state grants and is the State Administering Agency (SAA) for ten federal block and formula grant programs, including: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP), Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (SCIP AND PSN), Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) Children's Justice Act (CJA) and Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT). GCC also serves as the fiscal agent for the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) grants awarded to the US Attorney Offices in North Carolina. Over 400 grants are awarded and administered annually for state and local government agencies, law enforcement agencies, non-profit agencies, educational institutions, and social service agencies.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
This position will work as programmatic planner and manager for NC's Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant funding. Each Lead Planner manages program implementation and ensures that federal and state requirements are met in planning, prioritizing, and awarding funds to diverse subrecipients across the state. Lead planners also write federal grant applications for their assigned federal funds, ensure that federal mandates for budgeting and distribution of federal funds are met, ensure that federal reporting requirements are met and provide ongoing monitoring, planning, and reporting on federal fund balances. The position will provide consultation, research, promotion, and development of programs funded through the above federal grant at the state and local level.
Position activities include, but are not limited to:
Leading a team in the examination and evaluation of requests for grant funding from state and local organizations that provide criminal justice and law enforcement services.
Assisting in the development of new projects to meet deficiencies and to increase the effectiveness of current programs; investigation of current project needs in order to determine ways to improve ongoing and future programs.
Coordination with state and local officials to develop projects consistent with current methodology and new initiatives.
Recommending the funding of projects based on federal grant specific requirements, the Governor's stated priorities, and Governor's Crime Commission established policies and practices.
Completion of state and federal reports on funding and program performance.
Analyzing, evaluating, interpreting and developing solutions for program and procedural problems affecting the state's SCIP AND PSN program; and other duties as required.
Additionally
The position involves frequent phone contact and email communication with victim services agencies, state and local government agencies, and law enforcement. Travel to attend in-state and out-of-state conferences is involved. Work is performed under the direction of the Lead Planner, Criminal Justice Improvement and the GCC Program Director.
Responsible for planning, providing, and leading program planning, program implementation, and technical assistance efforts in the development, implementation, and enhancement of the state's SCIP AND PSN grant program.
Program Outreach and Technical Assistance
Program Planning and Implementation
Grant Program Monitoring and Reporting.
Telework eligibility reviewed after six months.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC14. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Working knowledge of program or grants planning and administration.
• Experience communicating ideas in verbal and written format, to include the ability to write and present reports and information
• Experience with use of computer systems to review and extract data.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting data, policies, and procedures.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Planner
Bachelor's degree in public service administration, psychology, sociology, or social work or a human service programmatic field, from an appropriately accredited institution;
Or
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of administrative or consultative experience in a human service program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Evaluator
Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or social work or a human service programmatic field, from an appropriately accredited institution;
Or
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of program evaluation or consultative experience in human service programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification
• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader)
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Katrina Akins at katrina.akins@ncdps.gov.Employment Type: Time-Limited Full-Time