Executive Director - Criminal Justice Council

Per Delaware Code, the Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Council (CJC) is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of a majority of the members of the CJC.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Experience working under the supervision of a board of directors.
2. Experience in federal criminal justice grant programs.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Manages day-to-day Criminal Justice Council operations; acts as secretary to the Criminal Justice Council.
   
  
• Prepares grant recommendations for consideration by the Criminal Justice Council and its committees.  

  
  
• Ensures compliance with federal criminal justice grant requirements.

  
  
• Interprets the objectives, priorities, policies, and procedures of the Criminal Justice Council, the General Assembly and federal agencies.

  
  
• Directs and supervises Criminal Justice Council staff.

  
  
• Acts as liaison with the Governor’s Office, the General Assembly, top-level public administrators, interstate criminal justice organizations, and the public.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Executive Director – Criminal Justice Council
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas. Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how our education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher. 
2. Experience in grant administration which includes managing and controlling grant expenditures and writing grant applications.
3. Experience in the criminal justice system.
4. Experience in interpreting federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. Experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.  

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

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