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Deputy Executive Director

ES-0301-09

INTRODUCTION

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia (CJCC) is seeking a Deputy Executive Director. CJCC, an independent agency, serves as a forum for identifying challenges and generating solutions to enhance public safety and the fair administration of justice for District of Columbia residents, visitors, victims, and justice-involved individuals. CJCC facilitates information sharing and collaboration, conducts research and analysis, and provides training and technical assistance on behalf of its District and federal member agencies.

The Deputy Executive Director position will have both internal and external responsibilities ranging from managing day-to-day operations to engaging with stakeholders across the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director will partner closely with the Executive Director to chart CJCC's future growth and direction. The incumbent is delegated latitude to exercise judgment in managing the operations on major decisions regarding priorities and the order in which to accomplish them, assuring that the agency's needs are met, and objectives and overall goals are achieved.

POSITION CONTROLS

The Executive Director, in consultation with the CJCC members, defines the purpose -- mission, vision, and values -- and goals for CJCC and provides overarching strategic direction. The incumbent determines how best to utilize agency resources to accomplish the stated goals. Results of the work are considered as professionally authoritative and normally are accepted without significant change. If the work should be reviewed, the review concerns such matters as fulfillment of program objectives, recommendations for new projects, or alteration of objectives.

Guidelines are broadly stated and non-specific, e.g., broad policy statements and basic legislation that require extensive interpretation. Judgment and ingenuity are necessary to interpret the intent of the guidelines that exist and applications to specific areas of work. Frequently, the incumbent is recognized as an authority and expert in the development and interpretation of the guidelines.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts on behalf of the Executive Director to direct, manage, administer, monitor and oversee activities to ensure the effective and successful operations of the agency.

Managing Research and Policy Efforts

Supervises Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) staff to include assigning, reviewing, and approving staff projects and tasks; defining milestones and deliverables; ensuring staff employ sound quantitative and qualitative methodologies for research, analysis, and evaluation projects; reviewing and commenting on draft research and analytical products to ensure accuracy and clarity; engaging with research and analytical staff from District

and federal agencies regarding SAC data and information requests; facilitating the development of data and information sharing agreements for the CJCC; and facilitating the agency’s Interagency Research Advisory Committee (IRAC).

Supervises Policy staff, to include assigning, reviewing, and approving staff projects and tasks; defining milestones and deliverables; collaborating with co-chairs of CJCC committees and workgroups to set priorities and agendas; facilitating meetings, when needed; reviewing meeting summaries for accuracy and clarity; and overseeing implementation of multi-agency projects agreed upon by committee and workgroup members.

Monitors performance of SAC and Policy staff to include providing performance standards and ratings; identifying professional development opportunities; providing coaching and feedback; recommending promotions; initiating necessary disciplinary actions; and approving/disapproving leave.

Assesses SAC and Policy staffing needs and makes staff selections in concert with the Executive Director. Executes on behalf of the Executive Director those duties associated with the independent Personnel Authority provided to the agency under the DC Merit Personnel Act.

Agency Performance

In consultation with the Executive Director, establishes the agency’s annual performance plan, and monitors and reports on the agency’s strategic goals, operations, key performance indicators, workload measures, strategic initiatives and key accomplishments.

Participates in the preparation of the agency's annual budget and reviews financial reports to ensure adherence to budget.

Contributes to the agency’s procurement efforts, including drafting and reviewing Statements of Work and evaluating technical proposals and bids from vendors.

Supports executive decision-making by identifying best practices; discerning the political and community environment; understanding the dynamics and interrelationships of partners and stakeholders; and assessing the risks, benefits, strengths and weaknesses associated with particular proposals or courses of action.

Administrative Duties

Serves as the agency’s Ethics Officer to include ensuring that the appropriate staff submit annual financial disclosure statements and attend required ethics training.

Serves as the agency’s Records Management Officer, including updating the agency’s records retention policy and monitoring the agency’s adherence to the policy.

Oversees the development and maintenance of policies and procedures essential to the effective administration and coordination of the agency's programs. Serves as the agency’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer. Ensures the prompt review of all FOIA and public document requests, and when required, coordinates those requests with other organizational elements. Is knowledgeable of District FOIA laws, agency organization, mission, objectives, etc. to properly handle FOIA requests. Provides recommendations regarding the releasability of CJCC records to members of the public, along with the responsive documents

Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Mastery of the operations and functioning of state and local criminal and juvenile justice systems.

Professional knowledge and skills in applying sound quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods when evaluating agency programs, policies and operations.

Demonstrated skill and experience in providing leadership in a managerial capacity and in providing leadership in a team-based environment. Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise and work with supervisors, subordinates and non-supervisory employees.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple agencies from line staff to senior leadership.

Highly effective at planning for and facilitating committee and working group meetings with participants across multiple agencies and disciplines.

Professional knowledge and skill in agency performance management and strategic planning.

Skill in budget development, implementation, review and monitoring practices to effectively accomplish mission.

Ability to solicit and develop grant proposals to perform functions related to system-wide criminal and juvenile justice priorities.

Advanced skills in writing, oral presentation, and public speaking to prepare and deliver reports, briefings and other communication on complex matters of a programmatic, technical and/or administrative nature. Strong ability to represent an organization before executive and legislative bodies and the media. Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex issues, findings and recommendations orally and in writing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The position is designated as “essential” and/or “emergency personnel.”

Due to the nature of the responsibilities of this position, the incumbent is subject to call seven (7) days, twenty-four (24) hours a day.

This position requires the selected individual to become a domiciliary of the District of Columbia. The selected individual must either: (1) be a domiciliary of the District of Columbia at the time of appointment and maintain such domicile during the period of the appointment; or (2) become a domiciliary of the District of Columbia within 180 days of the date of the appointment and maintain such domicile during the period of the appointment.

In accordance with the DC Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, DC Official Code §2-1401.01 Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify their immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

The incumbent of this position will be subject to a criminal background check that will be conducted pursuant to internal agency policy.

Tour of Duty:  Subject to call seven (7) days, twenty-four (24) hours a day

Pay Plan, Series, Grade:  ES-0301-09

Salary Range:  $119,810 - $179,716   

Promotional Potential:  None

Collective Bargaining Unit:  This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position is designated as “essential” and/or “emergency personnel.”

Criminal Background Check:  The incumbent of this position will be subject to a criminal background check that will be conducted pursuant to internal agency policy.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Closing Date:   Open Until Filled
Interested candidates must submit a resume to [email protected] for consideration. Applications will be screened as they are received. Only individuals who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted.

 

Juvenile Justice Compliance Monitor

General Job Information

Job Summary

This position is in the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), District of Columbia.  The mission of the CJCC is to serve as the forum for identifying issues and their solutions, proposing actions, and facilitating cooperation that will improve public safety and the related criminal and juvenile justice services for District of Columbia residents, visitors, victims, and offenders.  The CJCC draws upon local and federal agencies and individuals to develop recommendations and strategies for accomplishing this mission. The guiding principles are creativity and collaboration, community involvement, and effective resource utilization.  CJCC is committed to developing targeted funding strategies and the comprehensive management of information using integrated information technology systems and social science research.

This position is responsible for monitoring activities required under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 1974; and coordinating juvenile justice strategies, including alternatives to detention.   JJDP funds are used to improve the juvenile justice system and to prevent juvenile justice delinquency in the District of Columbia

Duties and Responsibilities

 Monitors and reports on the district’s compliance with the core requirements of the JJDP Act, which include the deinstitutionalization of status offenders; removal of juveniles from adult jails and lockups; sight and sound separation of adult and juvenile offenders located in the same facility; and the reduction of racial and ethnic disparities (R.E.D) in the juvenile justice system. Updates the compliance monitoring policies and procedures manual at least annually to ensure consistency with District and federal legislative, regulatory, policy and administrative changes. Key elements of the manual include: (a) the process for identifying and classifying facilities to be included in the compliance monitoring universe; (b) the process for planning, conducting, and documenting the results of site visits to facilities; (c) the process for collecting, validating, and analyzing data from facilities; and (d) the process for identifying and addressing possible violations of the core requirements. Conducts site visits; interviews staff and management officials; observes work operations; examines documents, records, and policies; and collects and analyzes data to assess compliance with JJDP Act requirements. Provides technical assistance to help juvenile justice agencies maintain compliance and enhance operations. Develops, recommends, and assists with efforts to implement corrective actions to remedy any deficiencies. Prepares annual compliance monitoring report and RED action plan and corresponds with Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) officials.

Consults with the District’s Juvenile Justice representative and the State Advisory Group on development of the State Plan required by the JJDP Act and other compliance monitoring matters.    Regularly convenes and corresponds with juvenile justice agency representatives to advise on compliance monitoring issues and identify opportunities for overall juvenile justice system enhancements. Plans, develops, and conducts analyses of juvenile justice system trends. Presents the results of analyses through written reports, charts, graphs, and oral presentations. Prepares written reports on juvenile justice practices underway in the district. Conducts research to identify evidence-based practices related to juvenile justice and summarizes and presents findings through written reports, oral briefings, and other complex correspondence. Plans and conducts training and information sessions to enhance agencies’ knowledge about JJDP Act requirements, as well as other juvenile justice issues pertaining to the district. Consults with juvenile justice agency representatives on the execution of programs of significant scope. Reviews and interprets new and established directives, instructions, regulations, and delegations of authority for potential impact on major juvenile justice program objectives and operations. Provides assistance to juvenile justice agency representatives in developing program goals, objectives and operations that are realistic. Advises on internal instructions, operating policies, procedures, and guidelines concerning juvenile justice programs and recommends required changes and adjustments to ensure proper and adequate accomplishment of major program goals and objectives.

Qualifications and Education 

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-12 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or equivalent public or private sector. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: computer skills, applying analytical and evaluative methods, knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather information and collect data, juvenile justice policies, strategies, issues and federal regulations and rules guiding the JJDP Act. Expert knowledge of a wide range of program management policies, concepts, practices, and principles.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is normally performed in an office setting and involves some local travel to juvenile facilities and national travel for training purposes. No unusual physical dexterity required. Incumbent is required to make site visits and attend meetings at various sites in the district and surrounding jurisdictions.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Hours may vary)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:  CS-0301-13

Salary Range: $93,069 – 119,916 Per Annual, based on funding

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent

Promotion Potential:  No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

This position is designated as “Essential”.  As an Essential employee, you will be required to report to work or stay at work during a declared emergency.

Background Check: You must successfully pass an FBI criminal background check conducted by CJCC as a condition of employment and may be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure. These background checks will be conducted pursuant to internal CJCC policy, and one must be completed before your first day of work.

Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Closing Date: 12/25/2023

Interested candidates should apply at careers.dc.gov.

 

IT Specialist (Data Management)

General Job Information

Job Summary

This position is located in the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia (CJCC). CJCC, an independent agency, serves as a forum for identifying challenges and generating solutions to enhance public safety and the fair administration of justice for District of Columbia residents, visitors, victims, and justice-involved individuals. CJCC facilitates information sharing and collaboration, conducts research and analysis, and provides training and technical assistance on behalf of its District and federal member agencies.

CJCC’s Information Technology (IT) division maintains JUSTIS, the District’s Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), which is used to facilitate automated information sharing among more than 30 District and federal criminal justice agencies.

This position serves as an Information Technology Specialist (Data Management) responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the optimum database management and network systems configuration that supports CJCC information systems; to identify current and future needs; and to support other information systems resources throughout CJCC linked by means of networks and services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and evaluates major data management projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of current information systems resources. Designs, normalizes, develops, installs, and implements databases; develops and administers data standards, policies, and procedures; and develops and implements data mining and data warehousing programs. Monitors application/service performance. Analyzes and diagnoses problems and recommends corrective measures. Acquires products/services to ensure full operational CJCC applications. Recommends modifications to application/service to maintain/improve performance and ensures application/service are adequately documented.

Interfaces with vendors to resolve system configurations, problems, and other issues. Provides guidance and advises staff on effective and efficient use of IT systems by rendering technical assistance, training, demonstrations and directions to managers and staff on IT issues and problems. Serves as project leader on special projects as needed. Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and integrates the technologies required to deliver IT environment for CJCC in a cost effective and secure manner. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Education

Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Preferred Qualifications: Mastery of SQL, XML, JSON, and scripting languages to apply new developments to previously unsolved problems. Knowledge of SQL, and non-relational (NoSQL) Databases. Deep technical expertise in a minimum of one domain in public cloud, e.g., architecture or SysOps or DevOps or automation.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work includes everyday risks and discomfort normally found in offices, conference rooms, libraries, and ventilated non-smoking office environments. Work is performed in an office setting or at an outside location convenient to perform the job duties. The incumbent may, however, be required to visit staff at other government, public and private agencies. Some travel is required. Attendance at designated meetings on days, evenings and weekends may be required.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Hours may vary)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-02210-14

Salary Range: $109,999 – 141,707 Per Annual, based on funding

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent

Promotional Potential: None

Collective Bargaining Unit: (Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Background Check: You must successfully pass an FBI criminal background check conducted by CJCC as a condition of employment and may be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure. These background checks will be conducted pursuant to internal CJCC policy, and one must be completed before your first day of work.

The District of Columbia government maintains a drug free work environment policy. All District employees are subject to post-accident/incident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, credit information, homeless status, and/or victims or family members of victims of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking.

Closing Date: 12/25/2023

Interested candidates should apply at careers.dc.gov.