Criminal Justice Planning Specialist

Job Overview

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division (CPJAD). The position is located on the Island of Oahu. Annual Salary: $74,760, pending qualifications of applicant.

CPJAD serves as the central agency to provide the Attorney General, the chief law enforcement officer of Hawaii, with the information and resources needed to address crime and crime prevention. The Criminal Justice Planning Specialist (CJPS) position is located within the Grants and Planning Branch of CPJAD. The CJPS is responsible for performing the branch functions as they relate to criminal and juvenile justice concerns and must coordinate the research and planning with other criminal justice and executive branch agencies, the general community (including schools, private social service agencies), and other branches of the division.

The CJPS has major duties and responsibilities in criminal justice planning, grant management, and other related activities. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Contract management of federal and state crime grant programs
• Development of comprehensive criminal justice plans; identification of needs, gaps, problems, and priorities; defining the functions of criminal justice agencies and other crime‑related services
• Coordinating and assessing information on a statewide basis for the development of policies and programs
• Administering state‑funded criminal and juvenile justice programs as directed by statute or the Attorney General
• Assisting government and private agencies in applying for resources (funds and services) and providing consultation and technical assistance
• Maintaining liaison between federal, state, county, and non‑governmental agencies in the planning and implementation of Hawaii programs
• Providing assistance to department interagency groups and participating in other interdisciplinary/interagency efforts

A. Knowledge

• Knowledge of the criminal justice and/or juvenile justice system
• Knowledge of or experience with government contracts or purchase of service procedures

B. Skills / Abilities

• Writing skills: clear, concise, good grammar
• Oral skills: communicate clearly with individuals and groups
• Ability to analyze data and information for conclusions and recommendations
• Ability to interact with and relate to all types of persons
• Ability to work under deadlines and with multiple assignments/pressures
• Good work habits, needing minimum supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments/tasks
• Use of personal computer, MS Excel, and MS Word software

C. Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

D. Experience

• Three years paid experience in human service or criminal justice programs
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Program/project administration
  • Program development or planning (needs assessment, problem identification, analysis, recommendations)
  • Grants management (grants writing, project monitoring, evaluation)

Please send cover letter, application, résumé, and salary requirements to Amy Tatsuno, Administrative Services Assistant, Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division, 235 South Beretania Street, Suite 401, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Acceptable mailing address or mail a physical copy to the above address. Alternatively, send an email to Amy.

K.Tatsuno. Your résumé should clearly show your employment dates and a complete description of duties and responsibilities in each of your positions which involved human service or criminal justice programs, program/project administration, program development or planning, or grant management. Application can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..