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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/24/14

Applications Due05/07/14

Vacancy ID13589

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleCriminal Justice Program Representative (Administration) Trainee 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $38934 to $52862 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 PM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications In order to be eligible for appointment, candidates must have had permanent service in this title or on the current eligible list for Criminal Justice Program Representative (Administration) Trainee 1 and have a reachable score. If you are applying under Section 55b/c (Civil Service Worker's with Disabilities Program), you must meet the open-competitive qualifications of: a bachelor's or higher level degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensics, law enforcement, crime analysis, public justice, justice studies, or correctional studies and have current documentation indicating that you are eligible for 55b/c appointment from the Civil Service Worker's with Disabilities Office.

Duties Description The Criminal Justice Program Representative (Administration) Trainee 1 will be assigned to the Office of Forensic Services (OFS). Throughout a two-year traineeship period, you will undergo extensive on-the-job training, under the guidance of your supervisor, during which you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the activities listed below associated with the DNA Databank. There is a rigorous verification procedure to ensure that only DNA samples that are authorized by law are included in the DNA Databank. OFS reviews nearly 75,000 DNA submission forms each year to determine eligibility based on applicable laws. Incumbents will perform extensive reviews of criminal history records and other criminal justice agency records and governing laws to verify eligibility of DNA submissions for retention in the DNA Database. The Criminal Justice Program Representative (Administration) Trainee 1 will also provide training to law enforcement and Probation and Court personnel on correct DNA sample collection techniques; keep up to date and apprised of the laws governing the authority to retain the DNA sample; coordinate with the Office of Criminal Justice Operations Identification Unit to confirm the identity of the submitter through fingerprint comparison; prepare reports for the Director and management as required for various purposes and audiences; compile and compare current criminal justice data to identify qualifying offenders who are required to provide a DNA specimen but have yet to do so; track agencies with low collection rates and assist agencies with outstanding collections; and audit DNA Databank records periodically to verify accuracy and compliance with eligibility and retention requirements and compliance with relevant state and federal guidelines and program goals.

This is a two year traineeship. Appointment is made to the Trainee 1 level which is equated to SG-13. After the first year, you will be advanced to the Trainee 2, SG-14 level and upon successful completion of two years, you will advance to Criminal Justice Program Representative (Administration) 1, SG-18. Travel is minimal (approximately 3 times per year).

Additional Comments Please be sure to reference Vacancy ID#13589 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 Wanda Troche, Director of Workforce Diversity and Equity Program Unit at 518-485-7962.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Lori Chamberlain

Telephone 518-485-7696

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease be sure to reference Vacancy ID#13589 in the subject of your e-mail and/or in your cover letter. Submit your resume via e-mail to DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov or to the contact information provided above.

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