Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund (CICF) Grants Specialist

Title: Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund (CICF) Grants Specialist

State Role Title: Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund (CICF) Grants Specialist

Hiring Range: $25.00/hr- $33.00/hr based on experience.

Pay Band: UG

Agency: VA Workers' Compensation Comm

Location: RICHMOND HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://workcomp.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Do enjoy helping organizations comply with the United States Victim of Crime Act grants? Are you looking for a healthy work life balance where you work approximately 16-29 hours/week in a telework environment?

If you have passion for victim-related grants and want to join a supportive and engaging team, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Duties
The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, an independent State agency, seeks a wage Grants Specialist to administer grant responsibilities for the Virginia Victims Fund (VVF). This position prepares and submits grant documents to the federal government on behalf of VVF, communicates with stakeholders on behalf of VVF's grant responsibilities; and collaborates with the Financial Services Department for grant fund reporting. Must past criminal background check. 

This position is a wage (hourly) position anticipated to work approximately 16-29 hours per week.

VWC Compensation Structure

Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is an independent agency which allows us to have a more competitive and unique pay structure. Our positions are not classified under DHRM's pay bands. This position is a wage position limited to 29 hours per week, and a maximum of 1,500 hours per year. 

Telework Structure

Our agency is currently using a hybrid model for teleworking. Our positions at this time are not 100% teleworking. All candidates would be expected to report to our Headquarters/Regional Office as requested. Telework scheduling is at the discretion of the  Director/Manager based on the business needs of the department.  Upon hire, candidates should expect to have all training and orientation conducted at the Headquarters Office.

Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Overview:

Led by a Senior Leadership team consisting of three Commissioners, an Executive Director and a Chief Deputy Commissioner, Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission was recently recognized as a Top Workplace for 2023 - 2024 in the Richmond region and in the USA!  Our mission is to serve injured workers, victims of crimes, employers, and related industries by providing exceptional services, resolving disputes, and faithfully executing the duties entrusted to us by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our vision is to lead the nation as the most effective and innovative state agency.  VWC employees demonstrate seven core values: innovation, respect, accountability, reliability, impartiality, integrity, and effectiveness.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that supports Veterans and Members of the Reserves and/or National Guard.  If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.  Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage diversity within our workforce.  Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission does not provide sponsorship for employment.

VWC is the recipient of the following awards:

• 2022 - 2024 Top USA Workplace
• 2021 - 2023 Top Workplace Richmond Region
• 2023 Top Award for Mid-Sized Companies
• 2022 - 2023 Doers Award

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with federal grant administration and fulfilling federal grantee obligations
• Experience with JustGrants, GAMS, SAMS, PMT, and other federal grantee databases and systems
• Experience with procurement/grant-making process
• Experience creating accurate and comprehensive reports
• Knowledge of federal grant programs, monitoring, and reporting procedures
• Knowledge of outcomes and outcome measures and the ability to understand systems and identify inter-related activities
• Working knowledge of Victims of Crime Act grant programs, applicable Code of Federal Regulations, and guidance documents
• Demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously and work both collaboratively and independently to meet deadline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with all levels of stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel; data entry and retrieval from computer databases; and Internet research principles.

Additional Considerations

• Experience drafting applications for federal grant awards preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Amy Habel

Phone: 804-205-3571

Email: vwcjobs@workcomp.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.