NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleProgram Manager (East Operations) - 227860

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $133245 to $168152 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Pending Exempt

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Crime Analysis & Strategic Partnerships (OCASP), the incumbent of this position will be responsible for operational oversight of the Crime Analysis Center (CAC) network. The incumbent will be required to possess a broad range of senior manager expertise in the areas of policy and strategy development, budgets, contracts and executive-level communications. This position will work directly with a wide array of offices within DCJS, including facilities management, operations, information technology, finance, legal services, as well as senior management and staff at other state and local agencies. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Supervises, evaluates, coaches, and mentors CAC Directors, including DCJS staff and contractors;
• Provides project leadership for all Crime Analysis Centers including policy development in accordance with the mission of DCJS and in consultation with the Deputy Commissioner of OCASP;
• Oversees and directs the establishment of new Crime Analysis Centers and liaise with appropriate DCJS and local partner staff including operations, information technology, finance, legal services, etc.;
• Assists in the preparation of programmatic budget forecasts, annual budgets and revisions for the CAC network;
• Develops plans for adding identified data sources for analysis, dissemination and integration into the day-to-day operations of the law enforcement communities and crime analysis centers;
• Provides direct oversight of the Crime Analysis Coordination Center;
• Provides regular written and oral status briefings to the Deputy Commissioner of OCASP as requested;
• Conducts regular site visits to each of the assigned Centers and conducts information-sharing meetings with CAC Directors, Crime Analysis Training Coordinator, Crime Analysis -Technology Coordinator, and other DCJS support staff;
• Maintains a strong understanding of new and emerging technologies and tactics relevant to crime analysis and the operations of the CACs;
• Represents law enforcement management in the oversight of projects for sharing public safety data across jurisdictional boundaries from multiple sources and systems;
• Identifies and addresses obstacles associated with multi-jurisdictional information sharing through the coordination and development of consensus among the State and local stakeholders regarding the implementation of crime reduction initiatives through improved facilities, new equipment, technology and multi-agency cooperation in support of their missions;
• Represents the Deputy Commissioner and DCJS at Federal, State and local agency meetings, gathering confidential information on police activities and crime fighting initiatives to, when permissible, provide DCJS Executive Staff with the most current and up-to-date information on law enforcement strategies;
• Provides assistance, support, and input on planning and funding documents, including grant proposals, budget justifications, technology/business plans and legal agreements (MOU’s) as required;
• Ensures sponsored CACs and CAC staff conform to DCJS’s confidential information policy, audit processes, and all relevant procedures;
• Identifies new technology products for possible purchase and coordinates reviews by agency Executive staff;
• Evaluates proposed equipment, services and options for addressing specific needs of a Center, often working directly with vendors and suppliers, and making recommendations for approving procurement and installation of equipment, systems and technology required;
• Prepares specifications for purchase orders, amendments, and change orders to contracts and purchase orders for CACs;
• Ensures CAC’s produce effective analytical products and provide partner agency staff with the information necessary to make strategic and tactical decisions as they pertain to crime reduction and patrol deployment;
• Delineates differing reporting requirements based on agency mission, available resources, legal constraints, and potential number and location of participating agencies to determine assignments for the DCJS staff and CAC resources to expedite the data dissemination process.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Information Technology, or closely related field AND ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience, including the successful management of various complex projects. Qualifying experience must also include having served at least five (5) years in an executive management level position within a law enforcement agency.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidate has served at least two (2) years as a director of a DCJS-sponsored Crime Analysis Center.

Additional Comments Up to 30% travel may be required for this position.

*Appointment will be temporary pending finalization of exempt classification. A permanent exempt appointment will be made as soon as practicable. Incumbents of exempt positions serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

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, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 457-8895.

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

Name Samantha McCarthy

Telephone 518-485-0614

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address listed above. Please reference posting # 227860 in your email / cover letter.

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