Job title: Grants Management Specialist (Training and Technical Assistance)
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: Summary
This position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Policy Office, Behavioral Health and Justice Systems, Technical Assistance and Workforce Coordination Team. The incumbent will be a Policy Advisor serving as an expert and authority in planning, developing, and managing criminal justice training and technical assistance programs.
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/06/2024 to 03/15/2024
Salary
$117,962 – $153,354 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – To attend meetings, conferences and training.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-Relocation expenses may be paid.
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time – Full Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
JP-24-102
Control number
780128900
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Applicants will be considered under Delegated Examining and/or Merit Promotion procedures based upon eligibility.
Duties
(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
This position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Policy Office, Behavioral Health and Justice Systems Team, Technical Assistance and Workforce Coordination Unit. BJA’s broad and complex criminal justice grant programs, which are nationwide in scope, provide funds, training, and technical assistance (TTA) to state, tribal, and local criminal justice agencies and stakeholders.
The Policy Office provides national leadership in criminal justice grant programs, training, and technical assistance. The incumbent will serve as a Policy Advisor in criminal justice training and technical assistance. Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of complex criminal justice strategies, programs and related grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts. Negotiates technical aspects of criminal justice strategies programs including regarding federal grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and inter-agency agreements to ensure the greatest potential for success and impact of vital programs.
Monitors overall performance of criminal justice training and technical assistance grantees related to adherence to research-based principles, fidelity to an articulated model, and success in implementation. Maintains contact with training and technical assistance providers and periodic contact with site-based grantees to stay current with their progress and implementation efforts, needs, and problems associated with criminal justice training and technical assistance program delays. Serves as a technical expert in planning, developing and administering training and technical assistance programs, evaluation results, and using the findings in planning, developing, and installing new or modified programs.
Provides advice and guidance to resolve, implement, or manage program issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology in criminal justice training and technical assistance program areas. Makes recommendations related to criminal justice training and technical assistance program planning and implementation in connection with prospective changes in functions in criminal justice training and technical assistance program areas.
Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of complex criminal justice training and technical assistance issues and strategies to inform the development and management of grants and/or cooperative agreements. Provides guidance and recommendations on criminal justice training and technical assistance related initiatives. Develops and maintains effective relationships with national, state, tribal, and local experts, administrators, high-level officials, policy makers, and planners in criminal justice training and technical assistance areas. Serves as a BJA representative on interagency task force focusing on criminal justice training and technical assistance programs whose members may include high-level DOJ officials and other executive branch representatives.
Researches and prepares a variety of written materials related to administrative or program work, such as researching program trends and preparing correspondence, memoranda, white papers, or other documents relevant to program activities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.
- Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
- Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
- 1-year probationary period may be required.
See Other Information for further requirements.
Qualifications
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM’s website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of specialized experience include: experience with criminal justice training and technical assistance programs including grant programs to include the laws, regulations, rules, policies and procedures for the administration of Federal grants and cooperative agreements; experience formulating guidelines, implementing new developments and providing policy interpretation for criminal justice training and technical assistance programs; experience evaluating and monitoring criminal justice training and technical assistance programs; or experience as a technical expert in criminal justice training and technical assistance program grants and/or cooperative agreements..
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as described above will be further evaluated based upon the following technical qualifications:
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing criminal training and technical assistance programs such as Federal grants and/or cooperative agreements.
Ability to provide advice and guidance on criminal justice training and technical assistance program policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines.
Ability to plan and execute work.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Education
See Other Information.
Additional information
This position is included in the bargaining unit.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade by the closing date.
Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Relocation expenses may be authorized.
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee’s presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit – parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management’s website at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc.
Fitness Reimbursement: OJP offers a fitness reimbursement program for employees’ individual fitness-related expenditures.
OJP also offers credit union services, a health unit, and on-site nurse for your usage.
Transit Benefits: To defray your commuting cost, we are pleased to offer the Employee Transit Benefit Program.
Expected salary: $117962 – 153354 per year
Location: Washington DC
Job date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 01:23:29 GMT
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