This position is located in the Policy Division, Criminal Justice Data Improvement Programs Unit. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day management of grants related to state criminal history record improvement and the development and support of criminal justice data at the state and federal levels.

Duties

(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGrade 11:Qualifying experience for the GS-11 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-9 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 researching or analyzing established administrative issues in order to evaluate the adequacy of grants/assistance policies and procedures; preparing, processing, issuing, and tracking grants/assistance wards; evaluating grants/assistance applications, plans, and estimates; and serving as liaison between the Government and awardee organization.SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements at the GS-11 level may be met by three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.Grade 12:Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-11 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 processing standard grant/agreement close-outs and dispositions; evaluating grantee/awardee performance and compliance; and conducting risk assessments and business reviews.Criminal Justice/Statistics experience preferred but not required.TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as described above will be further evaluated based upon the following Technical Qualifications.-- Ability to plan and execute work.-- Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.-- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and awards.-- Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques in the identification and resolution of grant and/or cooperative agreement administration issues.-- Ability to communicate in writing.-- Knowledge of financial methods, procedures, and practices used in grants and cooperative agreements.-- Ability to provide advice and guidance on grant and cooperative agreement policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines.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.aspAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Click here to see the full Qualifications Statement.

Education

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Contacts

• Address Office of Justice Programs 810 7th Street, NW Washington, Dist of Columbia 20531 US
• Name: Kathleen Smith
• Email: [email protected]