Grants Evaluator - Crime Victims Services

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a detail orientated candidate for the position of Grant Evaluator in the Crime Victim Services Section. The Crime Victims section communicates with victims/claimants and service providers, and compiles/reviews documentation necessary to calculate economic loss incurred as a result of a crime.  This position handles the fiscal review and monitoring of grant subrecipients to ensure appropriate allocation and spending. The headquarter location for this position is Columbus, Ohio. This position will work a hybrid in- person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establish & implement fiscal audit & evaluation procedures for state & federal grant pass-through funds, including Victims of Crime Assistance & State Victims Assistance Act.

Perform on-site monitoring visits of sub-recipients to analyze backup documentation against internal controls; ensure sub-grantee accountability through desk and field audits & analysis of sub-recipients fiscal reporting.

Implement internal controls within division including request for backup documentation, field visits, & process improvements; develops findings of fact & recommendations for process improvements for sub-recipients to implement; perform routine follow-up with sub-grantees to ensure compliance with local, state & federal financial guidelines; create & update policies & procedures for fiscal unit staff in alignment with program staff & department protocols.

Create & maintain databases that track financially at risk programs funded by Office of Justice Assistance, including federal pass through funds, discretionary funding & State Victims Assistance funding; & performs other duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related field.  

At least one year of experience in grant writing or evaluating. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. 

Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic understanding of general accounting procedures including, but not limited to, reading and reviewing general ledgers and payroll reports; experience using accounting software; familiarity with non-profit governance; previous finance and/or direct service experience; previous state government experience. 

Previous experience in victim services or social services work also preferred though not required.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Attention to detail, Collaboration, Verbal Communication and Confidentiality

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines.  AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace.  We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in-person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO: 26-03-044

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:

Criminal history

Driving record

Taxes

Drug Test

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.