Job Description

Have you always wanted to be involved in the exciting world of the criminal justice system? Looking for that perfect position in which you can use that related experience? The Utah Board of Pardons & Parole is seeking an individual to complete high level tasks and objectives and to provide guidance as we work to provide trauma-informed care for victims, as well as inform and educate other advocates and the general public on the Board of Pardons & Parole's processes.

Duties:

This is a

Program Specialist I

job requiring working knowledge of roles and responsibilities of the Board of Pardons and Parole. The employee would;

be assigned to one or more specific responsibilities within the Board of Pardons & Parole, such as victim coordination, issuing warrants, scheduling hearings, parole violations, termination requests, and restitution. develop and maintain cooperative relationships with State, local, and private agencies. have the ability to work effectively in a team environment. facilitate the use of research data to improve existing programs and utilization of resources. meet parole hearing notice requirements to victims. oversee the victim coordination program within the Board of Pardons & Parole. attend parole hearings at Utah State Correctional Facility. collaborate with other victim services advocates throughout the State on trauma-informed care. provide training to other stakeholders, and large groups throughout the state. ensure victims' rights are maintained. research and respond to incoming questions and complaints.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

Experience with the criminal justice standards and practices. Prior knowledge of the criminal justice software programs. A strong working experience in data research and analysis. Experience providing trauma-informed services. Experience collaborating with stakeholders. Experience providing training through oral presentations.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to individuals that have a minimum of one year of completed work experience with Board of Pardons and Parole.


This position is an opportunity to put those program specialist skills to work in the criminal justice system and really make a difference. You will also be able to work for one of the most exciting cutting-edge agencies. Don't miss out on a opportunity of a lifetime to work in the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

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Tasks

Interacts regularly with individuals outside of the agency, specifically external stakeholders, and survivors of crime. Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations. Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards, etc. Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions. Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement. Develops and implements procedures in response to agency policy, state and federal laws, etc. Provides technical assistance on agency issues, services, program(s). Use data to improve existing programs and utilization of resources.

Qualifications

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Originality and Self-starter - The ability to come up with, at times even without specifically being asked, unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management - Effectively managing one's own time.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Supplemental Information

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Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc. * Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.