Programs Operations Specialist

Title: Programs Operations Specialist

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $72,491 - $86,044

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Program Operations Specialist supports the development, coordination, and delivery of violence intervention, behavioral services, and related programming within the juvenile correctional environment. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of the juvenile justice system, experience working directly with high‑risk youth, and strong administrative, analytical, and organizational capabilities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the juvenile justice system; case management guidelines, and juvenile justice program development.
• Considerable knowledge and experience directly supervising direct care youth, and youth with a history of violence or gang involvement.
• Extensive history working within a juvenile correctional center setting, alternate placements, and/or detention center.
• Ability to develop and plan policies, standards, regulations, legislation, goals, and strategies; to interpret data, policies and procedures and make recommendations related to management and operational issues and resource deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently gather and interpret data, draw conclusions, and implement solutions; clearly present information in written and verbal formats; manage multiple tasks and projects; work independently.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft and other computer software including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and presentation packages.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff from various levels of agency operations.

• Office services experience including competency working with Word and Excel software. Experience working with psychological and medical terminology.
• Conscientious attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Office management experience is preferred.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:

Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Background & Pre‑employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre‑employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre‑employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Reference Check:
At least two references’ names and contact information will be required from all finalists who advance in the selection process.

Driver License: A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state‑owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position‑specific questions at the end of this application. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card…