Projects Coordinator

Candidates shall submit a complete and up-to-date Judicial Branch Application and a resume

found at: https://vermontjudiciary.exacthire.com/job/159160

The Projects Coordinator implements and manages the Bureau of Justice (BJA) Statewide Treatment Court Grant to assist with state-based coordination, services, evaluation, and training to enhance Vermont treatment court dockets. 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. Extensive interaction with treatment providers, judicial officers and judicial branch staff, representatives from other branches of government and various public and private groups.

This is a full-time, limited-service position that can be based in Montpelier, Vermont or another location in Vermont. Starting salary is $26.57 per hour with full State of Vermont employee benefits. The limited-service role is funded through the BJA grant with projected funding through September 2028

This position involves administrative, managerial, 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. Other projects and duties may be assigned based upon the evolving needs of the Judiciary. This position reports to the Treatment Court Programs Manager directly and the Chief of Planning and Court Services

Starting rate is $26.57 per hour. This position is eligible for based increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and other increases as enacted by the State of Vermont Legislature.

Benefits

* 12 days of vacation and sick leave are earned per year.

* 13 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, judicial 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.