Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available athttp://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms):

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00041928&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work that involves identifying and evaluating the appropriateness of grant funding opportunities for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and community-based juvenile justice programs. Work involves seeking appropriate grant opportunities that would benefit both juvenile probation and the agency, preparing grant applications and proposals and ensuring compliance with grant application guidelines; monitoring compliance with grant requirements; maintaining related records and reports; and serving as a liaison between funding sources and the agency or community-based programs. Requires extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position may require occasional travel and the ability to work in excess of forty hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Researches and identifies sources of external funds; develops letters of intent and grant applications and proposals to secure funds for new grant and grant renewal opportunities.

Initiates and coordinates cross-functional workgroups composed of internal and external stakeholders to define a grant's objectives and goals and develop program objectives, work plans, and budgets; coordinates with key stakeholders throughout the project's life cycle.

Coordinates and prepares work plans and time lines; ensures submission of all grant applications and program reports in a timely manner; monitors the status of grant applications; prepares and reviews grant closeout materials.

Ensures compliance with conditions of grants by coordinating, monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, and activities, as well as federal and state regulations. Coordinates the review and analysis of project costs and prepares budget justifications and budget revisions for awarded grants.

Serves as a liaison between grant funding sources and the agency or community-based programs by attending meetings, responding to information requests, and resolving issues between parties involved. Presents at local and state meetings and conferences to promote grant.

Interprets and assists with developing policies, rules, or regulations; provides guidance to staff and key stakeholders regarding grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns.

Maintains files and records and prepares reports related to grant activities for grants received.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures.

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Regularly attends work in a predictable manner, as scheduled and on an as-needed basis, in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Monitors outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and takes action to address identified disparities.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree with course work in public or business administration, criminal justice, social justice, behavioral science, or a related field. Three years of full-time wage earning experience years that may be any combination of the following: experience in research, data analysis, policy development, legislative analysis, technical writing, budget preparation and analysis, project management, providing consultative and technical assistance relating to a juvenile justice, criminal justice, or social services program, or grant preparation, development, evaluation, or monitoring. Completed course hours of graduate study may be substituted for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent. Seven years of full-time wage earning experience years that may be any combination of the following: experience in research, data analysis, policy development, legislative analysis, technical writing, budget preparation and analysis, project management, providing consultative and technical assistance relating to a juvenile justice, criminal justice, or social services program, or grant preparation, development, evaluation, or monitoring. Completed undergraduate course hours may be substituted for up to four years of the required years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, social work, behavioral science,

or a related field.

Experience performing research.

Experience in grant preparation, evaluation, or monitoring.

Knowledge of the Texas juvenile justice system.

Note: Any degree or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution. Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIE

• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and contract administration.

• Knowledge of business administration principles and practices.

• Knowledge of research and budgeting processes.

• Skill in Analyzing.

• Skill in Alphabetizing.

• Skill in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring.

• Skill in budget development.

• Skill in operating computers and applicable computer software and using high level data and informational reports as an administrative management tool.

• Skill in compiling, evaluating, and presenting program information.

• Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance.

• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Skill in using resources to achieve optimal results.

• Skill in expressing ideas clearly in writing; writing appropriately for different audiences, and critically evaluating written communications.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

• Ability to see with or without visual aid.

• Ability to identify colors.

• Ability to seek out relevant data and analyze complex information.

• Ability to interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to different audiences and make clear oral presentations of facts or ideas.

• Ability to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements.

• Ability to encourage others to become involved in solving problems, recognize when a group requires direction, and effectively interact with a group to guide them to accomplish a task.

• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and meet deadlines.

• Ability to process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical and mental characteristics are representative of those deemed necessary for an employee to successfully perform the various duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs.

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Pulling

Grasping

Repeated bending

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Property Management and Procurement MOS Codes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.