Grants Evaluator - Crime Victims Services

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General's Office is seeking a detail-oriented candidate for the position of Grant Evaluator in the Crime Victim Services Section. This 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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