Program Analyst 3

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented person with excellent people skills to join our team as a Program Analyst 3. Our mission is to enhance the quality, coordination and planning within the criminal and juvenile justice systems, facilitate the delivery of services to victims of crime, and increase the safety of our communities. If this sounds like you, then apply today!

As a Program Analyst 3, you will serve as the agency's Reentry Coordinator. You will coordinate reentry initiatives for individuals returning to the community from state, federal, and county incarceration between PCCD, the Office of Attorney General PA Reentry Council, county, and local community-based organizations. You will also administer county-based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs, Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant and Substance Use Programs (COSSUP), Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT), Act 80 Vivitrol Programs, as well as manage county-based reentry initiatives that support the Governor's strategy to reduce prison populations, reduce recidivism, and increase community safety. This role requires effective communication to make recommendations to policy decision makers and strong analytical skills to provide information used in making planning, monitoring, and resource allocation decisions. In addition, you will identify issues and barriers to reentry, provide technical assistance to counties implementing reentry, and keep apprised of current trends and requirements for reentry initiatives.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, reporting to PCCD Headquarters in Harrisburg at least one day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Program Analyst 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of analytical experience, two of which include professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.