What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Grants Representative (PSGR) 1, Trainee 1 or 2 position at Criminal Justice Services, Division of?
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under supervision of a Public Safety Grants Representative 2, (PSGR 2) the Public Safety Grants Representative 1 (PSGR 1) will review grant applications, provide guidance to public safety and not-for-profit agencies in program and budget development; prepare written contract work plans; prepare written, statistical and oral reports; and make funding recommendations to supervisory staff. The PSGR 1 will assist in the development and implementation of local assistance procurements and resulting grant contracts; monitor grant programs via phone, virtual and/or in-person to review implementation and assess the accomplishment of program goals and compliance with grant requirements; and coordinate inter and intra-agency efforts to enhance cross-systems collaboration and improve statewide efforts to address public safety issues. Approximately 20% travel is required.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Public Safety Grants Representative Trainee 1, NS: You must have a bachelor's degree* or higher. All candidates that have taken and passed the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam are encouraged to apply. Advanced placement to the trainee 2 or SG-18 level may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval.*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.PSGR 1, SG-18: Permanent service in this title, or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher, and otherwise eligible for transfer.PSGR Trainee, NS: One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title allocated to SG-11 or higher, and otherwise eligible to transfer under Civil Service Law. A Bachelor’s Degree, and experience with databases, specifically Microsoft Excel, are preferred.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation. Up to 20% travel is required. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Public Safety Grants Representative Trainee 1, NS: You must have a bachelor's degree* or higher. All candidates that have taken and passed the most recent Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam are encouraged to apply. Advanced placement to the trainee 2 or SG-18 level may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval.*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.PSGR 1, SG-18: Permanent service in this title, or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher, and otherwise eligible for transfer.PSGR Trainee, NS: One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title allocated to SG-11 or higher, and otherwise eligible to transfer under Civil Service Law. A Bachelor’s Degree, and experience with databases, specifically Microsoft Excel, are preferred.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation. Up to 20% travel is required. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
