Special Assistant (Non-Merit)
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: NONE
- EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
- Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
- Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Responsibilities
- Total oversight of all construction projects for the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
- Serve as the chair for any special projects handed down by the Commissioner or Cabinet Secretary.
- Manages and oversee the administration and management of all construction projects for DJJ.
- Meets with Executive staff to plan and discuss construction projects to determine goals of the desired outcome of operational needs.
- May supervise construction staff, approve timesheets and complete employee evaluations.
- Creates the scope of work for construction projects based on operational needs and available funds.
- Develops, organizes, and maintains project files and documentation to support new construction projects.
- Works with Finance and Administration Cabinet to coordinate the completion of construction projects.
- Attends construction meetings to resolve problems and monitors progress of project.
- Administers special construction projects.
- Provides technical assistance and budget control over projects.
- Has responsibility for the approval and maintenance of project records during design and construction.
- Reviews and interprets departmental rules, regulations, and policies.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies.
- Attends all required meetings and trainings.
- Performs other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
