Document Specialist

Victim Witness Program Administrator #09-003

Salary: $4,185.88 to $5,087.97 (Monthly)

Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in dealing with victims and witnesses of crimes and providing services within the criminal justice system.

Advanced training in social or behavioral science, criminology, or public administration is desirable.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current and valid California Driver's License.

Under general direction, to plan, organize, and supervise the work of staff assigned to provide Victim/Witness services in the County District Attorney's Office; to develop community resources for Victim/Witness Program; to represent the Victim/Witness Program with community organizations and agencies; to plan, organize, and administer special grant programs within the District Attorney's Office; and to do related work as required.

This is a single-position management classification responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the Victim/Witness Program and overseeing the administration of special grants programs in the District Attorney's Office. The position provides staff supervision and development of community resources.

District Attorney

Victim Advocate I, II;
Victim Advocate II - Spousal Abuse;
Victim Advocate, Senior

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the Victim/Witness Program; selects, trains, evaluates and disciplines subordinate staff; ensures that legislative mandates are achieved; works with the District Attorney in the development of policies and guidelines; supervises Victim/Witness Program personnel; evaluates training needs and plans training activities; works with community organizations to develop resources and appropriate referral services for victims and witnesses; develops methods for explaining and promoting services;

maintains liaison with law enforcement agencies; provides professional and technical consultation on program matters; assists in the preparation and administration of the budget for the Victim/Witness Program; prepares and submits District Attorney grant applications; monitors grant program activities, recommending program modifications; gathers and organizes data, ensuring timely submission of requisite grant reports; works with the District Attorney Administrative Coordinator on fiscal requirements and fiscal reporting for grants;

performs a variety of Victim/Witness Program and Grant Administration and support functions; provides technical consultation for other Department management staff; represents the District Attorney's Office and the Victim/Witness Program with the public, community organizations, and other agencies.

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Work is performed in an office environment; may occasionally work outside; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

• Rules and regulations governing victim/witness services and programs.
• Principles of grant development, aministration, and reporting.
• Budget development and fiscal controls.
• Functions of public law enforcement agencies and the…