Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Ability to plan and execute work.

Ability to provide advice and guidance on criminal justice grant and cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines specifically related to substance abuse programs, including prevention, response and treatment OR forensics subject matter.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Knowledge of financial methods, procedures, and practices used in criminal justice grants and cooperative agreements specifically related to substance abuse programs, including prevention, response and treatment OR forensics subject matter.

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing Federal criminal justice grants and/or cooperative agreements, and awards specifically related to substance abuse programs, including prevention, response and treatment OR forensics subject matter.

Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques in the identification and resolution of criminal justice grant and/or cooperative agreement administration issues specifically related to substance abuse programs, including prevention, response and treatment OR forensics subject matter.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 13:

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 experience include implementing and managing Federal grants and cooperative agreements, and providing grants-related assistance and services, such as negotiating terms and conditions of grants/assistance awards to include costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities; interpreting complex program requirements, conducting risk assessments and business reviews, identifying problem areas, and providing advice to grantees on program improvements; conducting on-site monitoring of grantees to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements and agency grants management policies.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Grants Management Specialist, GS-1109-13

Announcement Number:	JP-20-063	Application Deadline:	08/17/2020
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	08/07/2020
Salary Range:	Min: 102663.0 - Max: 133465.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	2	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Duties:

These positions are located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Policy Office, Law Enforcement Division. 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 communities. The Policy Office provides national leadership in criminal justice grant programs, training, and technical assistance. The incumbents will serve as Policy Advisors in forensics, substance abuse, and/or related areas.

Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of complex criminal justice strategies and programs and related grants, cooperative agreements and/or contracts related to criminal justice program areas. Negotiates technical aspects of law enforcement programs on the 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 grantees related to adherence to research-based principles, fidelity to a 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 program delays.
These positions are located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Policy Office, Law Enforcement Division. 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 communities. The Policy Office provides national leadership in criminal justice grant programs, training, and technical assistance. The incumbents will serve as Policy Advisors in forensics, substance abuse, and/or related areas. Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of complex criminal justice strategies and programs and related grants, cooperative agreements and/or contracts related to criminal justice program areas. Negotiates technical aspects of law enforcement programs on the 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 grantees related to adherence to research-based principles, fidelity to a 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 program delays.
Provides advice and guidance to resolve, implement, or manage program issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology in the assigned criminal justice program area. Makes recommendations related to criminal justice program planning and implementation in connection with prospective changes in functions in the specific program area.
Provides advice and guidance to resolve, implement, or manage program issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology in the assigned criminal justice program area. Makes recommendations related to criminal justice program planning and implementation in connection with prospective changes in functions in the specific program area.
Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of complex criminal justice issues and strategies to inform the development and management of grants and/or cooperative agreements. Provides guidance and recommendations on criminal justice related initiatives. Develops and maintains effective relationships with national, state, tribal and local experts, administrators, high-level officials, policy makers, and planners in assigned areas. Serves as a BJA representative on interagency task forces focusing on criminal justice programs whose members may include high-level DOJ officials and other executive branch representatives.
Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of complex criminal justice issues and strategies to inform the development and management of grants and/or cooperative agreements. Provides guidance and recommendations on criminal justice related initiatives. Develops and maintains effective relationships with national, state, tribal and local experts, administrators, high-level officials, policy makers, and planners in assigned areas. Serves as a BJA representative on interagency task forces focusing on criminal justice 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.
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.