Grants Evaluator - Crime Victims Services

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a detail orientated candidate for the position of Grant Evaluator in the Crime Victim Services Section. The Crime Victims section communicates with victims/claimants and service providers, and compiles/reviews documentation necessary to calculate economic loss incurred as a result of a crime. This position handles the fiscal review and monitoring of grant subrecipients to ensure appropriate allocation and spending. The headquarter location for this position is Columbus, Ohio. This position will work a hybrid in- person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• At least one year of experience in grant writing or evaluating.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of general accounting procedures including, but not limited to, reading and reviewing general ledgers and payroll reports; experience using accounting software; familiarity with non-profit governance; previous finance and/or direct service experience; previous state government experience.
• Previous experience in victim services or social services work also preferred though not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish & implement fiscal audit & evaluation procedures for state & federal grant pass-through funds, including Victims of Crime Assistance & State Victims Assistance Act.
• Perform on-site monitoring visits of sub-recipients to analyze backup documentation against internal controls; ensure sub-grantee accountability through desk and field audits & analysis of sub-recipients fiscal reporting.
• Implement internal controls within division including request for backup documentation, field visits, & process improvements; develops findings of fact & recommendations for process improvements for sub-recipients to implement; perform routine follow-up with sub-grantees to ensure compliance with local, state & federal financial guidelines; create & update policies & procedures for fiscal unit staff in alignment with program staff & department protocols.
• Create & maintain databases that track financially at risk programs funded by Office of Justice Assistance, including federal pass through funds, discretionary funding & State Victims Assistance funding; & performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level