This is a Limited Duration position with a projected 3-year assignment. Limited Duration positions receive all the same benefits as Full-Time Regular positions.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is seeking an OVW Grant Coordinator to support expanded pretrial services through grant funding from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). OVW administers grant funding to develop the nation's capacity to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by strengthening services to victims and holding offenders accountable.
This position will provide administrative support for a grant funded enhanced pretrial monitoring program. Duties will include, but are not limited to, providing support to the pretrial program, coordinating and organizing efforts to procure the Electronic Monitoring (EM) equipment and EM system training, general grant data-tracking and reporting functions. This position will serve as the central point of contact for implementing the EM system and grant-related administrative/management duties. Additionally, the OVW Grant Coordinator will lead quarterly meetings with project partners and streamline communication between partners. Project partners include the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, Washington County Circuit Court, and the Family Justice Center of Washington County.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in federal grant administration, proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs, excellent time management abilities, and effective oral and written communication skills. They will be comfortable working with a diverse group of individuals with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
This position is classified as Program Coordinator. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review the full information of this classification, please use the following link here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- An Associate's Degree in a Health, Social Service, Business, or related field; AND three (3) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration. OR
- Five (5) years of experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration.
ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS
- Some positions in this classification may require the possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
- This position will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Office and pass a pre-employment drug screen.