Projects Coordinator Job Listing at State of Vermont in Burlington, VT (Job ID FAF5D7CF-0DBF-4)

Description

How to Apply

Candidates shall submit a complete and up-to-date Judicial Branch Application and a resume
found at: https://vermontjudiciary.exacthire.com/job/186031

The Projects Coordinator assists with state-based coordination, services, evaluation, and training to enhance Vermont's treatment dockets. This position involves administrative, project development, and technical responsibilities and may include: identifying system needs and/or problems; identifying impacts on the Judiciary of proposed strategies, programs and activities recommending outcomes to be achieved to fulfill the grants goals, or strategic planning objectives analyzing potential solutions; developing and implementing action plans; recommending and coordinating training; and work on dockets, programs, systems, and/or projects as assigned. This position reports to the Treatment Court Programs Manager directly and the Chief of Planning and Court Services. Under direction of the Judiciary's Division of Planning and Court Services, work is performed with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and evaluative thinking.

This limited-service full time openings exist for a Projects Coordinator. The limited-service role is funded through the BJA grant with projected funding through September 2028. Continued employment after that date will be dependent upon further funding.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and interpersonal skills and professional experience in a legal or social services setting. It is essential that this individual maintains cooperative customer service-oriented relationships with treatment providers, judicial officers and judicial branch staff, representatives from other branches of government and various public and private groups.

This is a non-exempt Judicial Branch position equivalent to pay grade 23. Starting salary is $27.50 per hour. This position will be eligible for longevity increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and annual cost of living increases as enacted by the Vermont State Legislature. Occasional travel to other courts within the State of Vermont may be required and a private means of transportation is necessary. Travel will be reimbursed according to State policies. 

Benefits:

• Twelve days of vacation and sick leave are earned per year
• Thirteen holidays are paid per year
• Group life and medical insurance are available
• Dental coverage is effective after six months
• Membership in the Vermont State Employees Retirement System
• Long-term retirement investment plan available (457 Plans)

Education: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, public health/substance abuse, criminal justice, behavioral science, social work, psychology; or related bachelor's degree. 

Experience: Two or more years of experience in a public, private or non-profit setting with direct responsibility for action planning, process improvement, program operations, and grants management. 

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Persons with disabilities who wish to apply and would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources directly.