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5/16/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-02869
Justice Program Administrator
Pay Grade15
Salary
$46,146.72 - $69,221.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
Location Varies
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit:
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develops and drafts statutes, regulations and policies accordance with Kentucky Revised Statues Chapter13A for the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Policy Program.
- Responsible for the formulation Kentucky lawsregarding juvenile justice with the Kentucky General Assembly, Committees and the Legislative ResearchCommission and overseeing the statutory and regulatory processes for the Department Juvenile Justice.
- Develops, drafts, analyzes statutes, regulations and policies in accordance with KRS 13A for theDepartment of Juvenile Justice Policy Program.
- Formulates statutes and regulations pursuant to therequirements of the Legislative Research Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Office of JuvenileJustice and Delinquency Prevention.
- Manages and oversees the legislative process with LRC and works with staff attorneys to adhere to therequirements of KRS 13A.
- Works with legislative committees, members of the General Assembly and othergovernmental agencies to amendment and collaboratively draft statutes and regulations regarding juvenilejustice.
- Acts as Department subject matter experts with U.S. Department of Justice and state agencies requiringexpertise in DJJ statutes and regulations.
- Ensures that laws are in compliance with both federal and statestandards.
- Meet with Legislative Committees to testify about legislation and budgetary impact of legislation.
- Develops, prepares and/or recommends approval of departmental documentation and program formscollaboratively with agency stakeholders and workgroups.
- Conducts policy research, analysis, and data analysisfor stakeholders and workgroups.
- Travel may be required.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Four years of professional experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections, juvenile justice, criminal justice, law enforcement, recreation, academic or vocational education, health services or education, dietary or food management, construction project management, social work, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Additional experience in corrections, juvenile justice, criminal justice, law enforcement, recreation, academic or vocational education, health services or education, dietary or food management, construction project management, social work, or related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lori Stone at or .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D