Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to plan and execute project management work.

Ability to apply analytical, data-driven methods and techniques in the identification and resolution of tribal court systems and tribal violent crime implementation issues.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to provide advice and guidance in the design and direction of tribal court systems and tribal violent crime implementation, such as on guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, strategic program planning, and grants and cooperative agreement policies.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Screen Out Factor: I certify I have experience developing, implementing and managing tribal court system and tribal violent crime strategies and capacity building efforts.

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 (Tribal Justice), GS-1109-13

Announcement Number:	JP-24-135	Application Deadline:	06/14/2024
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	05/21/2024
Salary Range:	Min: 117962.0 - Max: 153354.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Duties:

The Policy Office provides national leadership in criminal justice grant programs, training, and technical assistance. The incumbent will serve as a Policy Advisor in tribal court systems and tribal violent crime programs. Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of tribal court systems and tribal violent crime programs and related grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts. Negotiates technical aspects of 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 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, monitoring deliverables, and implementation efforts, needs, and problems.

The Policy Office provides national leadership in criminal justice grant programs, training, and technical assistance. The incumbent will serve as a Policy Advisor in tribal court systems and tribal violent crime programs. Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of tribal court systems and tribal violent crime programs and related grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts. Negotiates technical aspects of 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 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, monitoring deliverables, and implementation efforts, needs, and problems.
Provides advice and guidance to resolve, implement, or manage program issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology in tribal court systems and tribal violent crime program areas. Makes recommendations related to tribal court systems and tribal violent crime program planning and implementation in connection with prospective changes in functions.
Provides advice and guidance to resolve, implement, or manage program issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach or methodology in tribal court systems and tribal violent crime program areas. Makes recommendations related to tribal court systems and tribal violent crime program planning and implementation in connection with prospective changes in functions.
Serves as a technical expert in the administration of a wide variety of tribal court systems and tribal violent crime strategies to inform the development and management of grants and/or cooperative agreements. Provides guidance and recommendations on tribal court systems and tribal violent crime related initiatives. Develops and maintains effective relationships with national, state, tribal, and local experts, administrators, high-level officials, policy makers, and planners in tribal court systems and tribal violent crime areas. Serves as a BJA representative on interagency task forces focusing on tribal court systems and tribal violent crime 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 tribal court systems and tribal violent crime strategies to inform the development and management of grants and/or cooperative agreements. Provides guidance and recommendations on tribal court systems and tribal violent crime related initiatives. Develops and maintains effective relationships with national, state, tribal, and local experts, administrators, high-level officials, policy makers, and planners in tribal court systems and tribal violent crime areas. Serves as a BJA representative on interagency task forces focusing on tribal court systems and tribal violent crime 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 tribal court systems and tribal violent crime 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 tribal court systems and tribal violent crime program activities.