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Policy Advisor
Type of Appointment: Career Service - Reg Appt
Minimum Rate: $109,999.00
Maximum Rate: $141,707.00
Closing date: 05/14/2024
General Job Information
Job Summary
This position is located in the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia (CJCC). CJCC is an independent agency within the District of Columbia government. CJCC’s mission is to serve as the District of Columbia’s forum for District and federal members to identify cross-cutting local criminal and juvenile justice system issues and achieve coordinated solutions for the criminal and juvenile justice systems. CJCC also facilitate and supports member-identified priorities, strategies and initiatives that will improve public safety and related criminal and juvenile justice services for District of Columbia residents, visitors, victims, and justice-involved individuals.
This position functions as a Policy Advisor with responsibility for identifying policy issues, proposing solutions, and facilitating implementation of multi-agency efforts to help implement those solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for policy advisement and project management in support of priority areas identified by CJCC members and the Executive Director. Facilitates committee and workgroup meetings with staff from relevant District and federal agencies and other stakeholder groups. Facilitates the development and implementation of multi-agency projects to address justice system issues that have been identified by committee and workgroup members. Plans and convenes training and technical assistance and information sessions with respect to CJCC priority areas. As delegated by the supervisor, the Policy Advisor has the authority and responsibility for the successful completion of projects, including oversight of projects conducted by contractors, and develops comprehensive plans showing the tasks, target dates and persons responsible for the various activities for the duration of identified projects (as appropriate).
Conducts in-depth research and analysis of criminal justice policy issues. Presents critical observations, findings and recommendations on criminal justice policy and legislation and their effect on the District’s justice system activities. Develops other quantitative and qualitative analyses, as required, consistent with commonly accepted practices for program evaluation. Assures that policy issues and recommendations are well-defined and recommends needed amendments to laws, regulations, and other rules. Reviews technical, financial, and administrative correspondence and reports, identifying complex and unusual problems; discusses with responsible manager; and provides substantive recommendations. Prepares policy statements and reviews and assesses the impact of proposed legislation on functions, responsibilities, and operations of the agency, as directed. Assesses, compiles and reviews data to develop policies, procedures and/or systems for establishing, operating and assessing the effectiveness of agency activities. Prepares grant applications to obtain funding to support research, analysis and technical support related to CJCC priority areas. Supports the supervisor in developing responses to high-level inquiries from the Mayor, the City Administrator, CJCC members, the Council of the District of Columbia, or others regarding issues of significant importance and/or consequence, complexity, or sensitivity. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education
Specialized Experience: 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 applicant must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level int he normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certification
None
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is normally performed in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-0301-14
Promotion Potential: None
Duration of Appointment: Career Service - Regular Appointment
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
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.
The District of Columbia maintains a drug free work environment policy. All District employees are subject to post-accident/incident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
The incumbent of this position wil be subject to a criminal background check that will be conducted pursuant to internal agency policy.
EEO Statement: This 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, secual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Please apply at: careers.dc.gov
Director of Research and Policy, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
ES-0301-09
General Information
Job Summary
The position is located in the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), an independent agency, which 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.
As the Research and Policy Director, incumbent has both internal and external responsibilities ranging from managing policy and research operations to engaging with stakeholders across the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. Incumbent provides expertise in criminal justice policy and in conducting research, analysis, and evaluation of criminal justice systems, policies, and procedures. Incumbent is delegated latitude to exercise judgment in managing the policy and research operations of the CJCC and uses considerable discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent 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's policy and research functions. Provides leadership on agency-wide issues to the Executive Director and serves as a member of the agency leadership team. 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; and reviewing and commenting on draft research and analytical products to ensure accuracy and clarity. Provides expert judgment on the relevance and quality of alternative data sources and methodological approaches. Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities to harness social science approaches to provide insight into CJCC priority areas and issues related to public safety and justice system operations. Facilitates the development of data and information sharing agreements for the CJCC. Facilitates the agency's lnteragency 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 Serves as a technical authority on criminal justice policy, research and analysis and provides recommendations to the Executive Director and CJCC members.Provides advisory services to internal and external entities on the development and interpretation of policy and its stages of development. Represents the agency in external meetings with the CJCC members, Council, community organizations, and other criminal justice and public safety stakeholders. In consultation with the Executive Director, oversees the planning and convening of webinars, summits, and conferences hosted by the CJCC. Ensures summaries from committee meetings, webinars and information sessions, and public meetings are well-documented, and coordinates follow up regarding action items. Contributes to the review and proposal of legislation with respect to CJCC's research and policy functions. Contributes to the agency's annual performance plan, key performance indicators, workload measures, strategic initiatives, and key accomplishments. Contributes to the preparation of the agency's annual budget with respect to research and policy functions. Contributes to the agency's procurement efforts, including 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. 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.
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is performed in an adequately lit and climate-controlled office.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Domicile Requirement
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.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 8:15 am – 4:45 pm; The position requires attendance at biannual or quarterly CJCC public meetings that may occur after regular office hours, as well as occasional community meetings on nights and weekends.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: ES-0301-09
Salary Range: $119,810-$179,716
Promotional Potential: None
Collective Bargaining Unit: (Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation(s): The position has been deemed security-sensitive, pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background and traffic records, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks, and traffic records for the duration of your tenure.
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: 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.