Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Coordinator

Title: Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Coordinator

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: The starting salary range is $75,000 to $85,00.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location: Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.

Agency Website: www.dcjs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

 

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT
ROLE TITLE: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST II      
Working Title: Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Coordinator      
Position #: CJS00182     

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Coordinator in Richmond, Virginia. This position coordinates the FASP program which monitors the seizure of drug-related property and distributes forfeited proceeds to participating state and local law enforcement agencies. The candidate will also conduct regular asset forfeiture training to law enforcement agencies around the state virtually and in-person and conduct audits of local asset forfeiture accounts through review of annual certification reports. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us!

What you will do:
● Provide asset seizure and forfeiture technical assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies participating in the program.
● Disburse forfeited funds on a weekly basis (or as needed) to local law enforcement agencies. Key disbursements into CARDINAL accounting system. Ensure that all transactions are completed accurately and in compliance.
● Track seized assets and dispositions and ensure law enforcement agencies are submitting forms and updates as required.
● Receive and process pending asset reports from localities to audit property seized and their disposition.
● Receive annual certification reports from localities, review and track expenses reported by localities to ensure forfeited funds are properly used.
● Develop and present asset forfeiture training to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and others throughout the state at least quarterly.
● Grant approval to use forfeited property in accordance with Code of Virginia Section §19.2-386.
● Communicate with internal and external clients in a helpful, informative, and timely manner.
● Supervise the processing of VA Tech Victims Fund reimbursements.
● Supervise Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Specialist.
● Maintain Forfeited Asset Sharing Program Manual.
● Manage the FASP database to include development, testing, and providing technical assistance to localities.
     

Minimum Qualifications

What the ideal candidate should possess:
● Experience with fiscal programs and activities, for example finance, accounting, grant monitoring, or a related field.
● Experience in a regulatory related field with demonstrated experience in explaining policies and programs.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, email, and internet.
● Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
● Ability to think strategically and cross culturally and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
● Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.     
● Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
● Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
● Strong, effective oral and written communication skills, to include the ability to develop lesson plans for training, and the ability to present training in-person and virtually.
● Possess a strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills.
● Demonstrate an ability to interpret the Code of Virginia and regulations.
● Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Virginia Forfeited Asset Sharing Program.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret the Code of Virginia and regulations.