PROGRAM COORDINATOR (CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING)                        0259

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in the development, implementation and administration of criminal justice programs. An employee in this class performs professional and technical duties, which include the planning, coordinating and monitoring of criminal justice programs.  Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel and is received from the Chief Planner (Criminal Justice) or other administrative-level supervisor. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Performs related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Develops plans for implementation of criminal justice programs including budgetary needs and timetables;

            Coordinates and administers program requirements such as contract adjustments, sub-contracts, approval of personnel and submission of reports;

            Monitors and evaluates the operation of funded programs;

            Coordinates the activities of funded projects with related governmental departments and functions;

            Provides technical assistance in the areas of project conception, grant applications and implementation processes to prospective applicants;

            Serves as liaison with Federal, State and local governmental agencies concerning program administration, substantiation and accountability;

            Develops public and private funding sources.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning and implementing criminal justice programs; good knowledge of the techniques and methods of data collection and analyses; some knowledge of public administration; ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with civic leaders, department heads and public officials; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to write clear and accurate reports; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            (a)  Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of professional level experience in social program management and/or administration, one (1) year of which must have been in the administration and/or management of programs serving criminal justice populations; or,

 

            (b) A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, or related discipline from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and one (1) year of  experience in  the administration and/or management of programs serving criminal justice populations.

 

 

 

R 02/05/15

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive