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GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Asset Forfeiture Coordinatorand#8217;s work will involve consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, purchasing, forecasting, analyzing, and reporting information within the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and outside of the Office of the Attorney General.Responsible for verifying that items being purchased are allowable according to State and Federal guidelines Assists in forecasting of grant related programs, handles the tracking/ reporting/ maintaining the database of Affiliate MOUand#8217;s (Memorandum of Understanding), serves as a grant writer/ reviewer of several CID related grants. Acts as a purchase liaison for grant and asset forfeiture related purchases. Assist with Bill Analysis and Fiscal Note preparation. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency, making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the Stateand#8217;s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONSActs as an Asset Forfeiture Coordinator for Agency. Verifies requests to purchase items using forfeited funds are allowable according to state and federal guidelines. Drafts Executive Approval Memos affirming Federal or State applicable guidelines for purchase. Assist management in drafting/reviewing Executive Approval memos for purchase.
Complies and submits annual year end reports for State and Federal forfeitures, completes and approves Forfeited Funds Request Form, manages funds and acts as point of contact for General Counsel and Internal Audit Divisions
Monitors and forecasts available funds to prevent any foreseeable shortages or excessive amounts of unspent funds. Works with the Budget and Accounting Divisions in preparing and de-obligation or re-programming requests for presentation to the Grants Administration Division.
Works with ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Commander to create Memorandum of Understandings (MOUand#8217;s) with affiliates. Works with affiliates to issue subcontracts for needs of the agencies.Responsible for tracking and maintaining database of Affiliate MOUs with contact information and contract begin and end dates, both hard copy and digital copy.
Prepares, reviews, forecasts, and tracks Criminal Investigation grant related and asset forfeiture related expenditures. Prepares requisitions, and coordinates with Budget, Accounting, Procurement, and Grants to regarding expenditures and requisitions.
Serves as a grant writer/reviewer for the West Texas HIDTA, Houston HIDTA, Federal Internet Crimes Against Children, State Internet Crimes Against Children, Financial Investigations, Sexual Extortion and Elections Fraud Grants. Assists in preparation grant application narratives and budgets. Works with the Grants Administration Division to identify grant opportunities and coordinate grant activities.
Assist with FEMA reporting and officer time tracking. Develop forms and spreadsheets that record and report expenses.
Assist with Bill Analysis and Fiscal note preparation.
Testifies in court when subpoenaed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSProgram Specialist III:Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a closely related field; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: Criminal investigative law enforcement.
Experience: Four years of full-time experience working in criminal justice and law enforcement (or closely related): Communicating with investigators from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Knowledge of laws pertaining to Asset Forfeiture
Skill in researching and interpreting complex rules and regulations
Skill in applying investigative techniques and procedures to assigned cases
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to work independently
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
License: Must possess a valid driverand#8217;s licenseProgram Specialist IV and#8211; All of the above qualifications for a Program Specialist III, plus:Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in criminal justice and law enforcement (or closely related): Communicating with investigators from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.Program Specialist V - All of the above qualifications for a Program Specialist IV, plus:Experience: One additional year of full-time experience working in criminal justice and law enforcement (or closely related): Communicating with investigators from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Knowledge of laws pertaining to Asset Forfeiture
Knowledge of agency rules, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of CrimeStar, Case Management, Salesforce, and Mainframe
Certifications: Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) Certification
Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak a language other than EnglishTO APPLYTo apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdfTHE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
