Criminal Justice Specialist - DHS - Division of Administrative Services - Kanawha

Nature of Work

The Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Service (DAS/JCS) seeks a candidate to fill an opening for a Criminal Justice Specialist
1. Under close supervision of a program manager, the candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinate one or more Federal or State Grant‑In‑Aid Programs, including coordination with committees and related work groups.
• Assist in reviewing sub‑grant applications, reporting, and requirements for completeness, accuracy, and budget alignment.
• Assist in reviewing sub‑grant goals and objectives for measurement and evaluation.
• Conduct on‑site and off‑site reviews of grant support activities, as required.
• Provide technical assistance, support, and training to sub‑grantees as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of State, Federal, and Agency rules governing the programs.
• Attend national and state workshops and training on the programs and perform related tasks.
• Travel within and outside the state is required.
• Assist in supporting various committees and subcommittees.
• Support the grants award process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid West Virginia Driver’s License.
• Will undergo a criminal history background check.
• Experience in grants development, grants administration, or related criminal justice fields is preferred.

Number of Vacancies : 3
• Kanawha County.