Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A.
Administrative office of the district attorneys director:
(1) Purpose: This position performs a variety
of administrative and managerial duties as the agency director for the
administrative office of the district attorneys.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives
administrative direction from the elected district attorneys. Incumbent
supervises the administrative office of the district attorneys staff.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
plans, develops and executes administrative policy governing agency operations;
implements, oversees, and evaluates agency management decisions and is
responsible for multiple programs/projects; establishes agency accountability
measures; participates in the preparation of documents for the office such as
budgets, information technology plans, agency annual report; drafts legislation
and testifies regarding legislative initiatives; oversees budgets involving
multiple funding sources; and supervises agency staff.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
management level position which involves the administration of a single agency.
The incumbent acts on behalf of the New Mexico district attorneys' association,
when so directed, and serves at the pleasure of the district
attorneys.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent
travel may be required. May be required to work extended hours at certain
intervals during the year.
(6)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This position requires knowledge of the
criminal justice system, public administration principles, office management
practices, federal and state laws and regulations; effective writing and verbal
communication skills, supervisory skills, analytical and decision-making
skills; ability to plan and coordinate large scale projects involving numerous
programs and individuals; ability to organize and prioritize workloads and
manage multiple projects.
(7)
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in public administration, criminal justice
administration, or related field plus seven (7) years of work experience in
administration, management, or related field, which must include two years
supervision/administration experience.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Law degree,
which must include two years supervision/administration experience.
B. District office manager:
(1) Purpose: This position provides
management and oversight of district attorney office operations, functions, and
programs.
(2) Supervision:
Incumbent receives administrative direction from the district attorney.
Incumbent supervises office support staff as directed by the district attorney.
Incumbent also takes direction and is accountable to the assigned budget
analysts at the department of finance and administration and the legislative
finance committee. Incumbent is also accountable to the designated auditing
firm for their respective agency.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
manages the day-to-day operations of an office which may include, but is not
limited to: managing and performing the duties related to fiscal and human
resource activities; overseeing the processing of financial documents, the
procurement process, administration of employee benefits, payroll processing,
asset management, budget preparation and administration, and
federal/state/local grant administration; communicating with other agencies,
vendors, etc.; acting as the liaison with both the legislative finance
committee and department of finance and administration for their respective
agency; overseeing the maintenance of all necessary files and records; managing
prosecution support functions and case management; overseeing office security
and maintenance; and coordinating staff development and supervision. Incumbent
may manage certain programs within a district attorney's office which may
include but are not limited to: pre-prosecution diversion, worthless check
program, victim/witness assistance; domestic violence programs, etc. The
incumbent insures compliance with federal regulations, state statutes, policies
and directives; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
management level position which serves at the pleasure of the district
attorney.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent
travel may be required. May be required to work extended hours at certain
intervals during the year.
(6)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This position requires some knowledge of the
criminal justice system and considerable knowledge of office management
practices, fiscal and human resource administration; effective public relations
and communication skills, supervisory skills, analytical and decision-making
skills; ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects and
workloads.
(7) Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in public administration, criminal justice administration,
political science or related field plus five (5) years of related work
experience and education; or any combination of experience and education in a
related field totaling at least nine (9) years, which must include two (2)
years supervision/administration experience.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Master's degree
in public administration, criminal justice administration, political science or
related field plus five (5) years of related work experience and education; or
any combination of experience and education in a related field totaling at
least eleven (11) years, which must include two (2) years
supervision/administration experience.
C. Law clerk:
(1) Purpose: This position provides technical
legal research, and document preparation within a district attorney's
office.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent
receives immediate supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
conducts legal research, prepares legal documents, files pleadings, and assists
attorneys in case preparation as instructed; and performs other related job
duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This position functions primarily to provide legal research,
writing and support for attorneys.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires basic knowledge in the areas of criminal
prosecution, rules of evidence, rules of criminal procedure, legal research and
writing; organizational skills, basic computer skills; ability to effectively
communicate verbally and in writing, ability to research and analyze
information and situations.
(7)
Requirements: Completion of a minimum of one year in an accredited law
school.
(8) Preferred
qualifications: Law degree from an accredited law school.
D. Human resource coordinator:
(1) Purpose: This position assists district
attorney offices in the administration of the New Mexico district attorneys'
personnel and compensation plan, and with a variety of human resource
management issues.
(2) Supervision:
Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
reviews personnel and position documents for plan compliance and accuracy;
processes documents through the automated payroll and personnel system; may act
as liaison to the district attorneys' personnel review board; assists with
salary calculations, studies, human resource reports; provides information and
administrative support; may assist with the coordination of training and
general staff development activities; handles issues pertaining to loss
control, fair labor standards act, Americans with disabilities act, workers
compensation, employee liability and mediation, and employee orientation; and
performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
mid-level position within the human resource series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge of the district
attorneys' personnel and compensation plan, state personnel and payroll system,
federal regulations, general office procedures and equipment; good public
relations and communications skills, good organizational skills, good computer
skills, good math skills, ability to follow directions and policies.
(7) Requirements: Associates degree, or two
(2) years related work experience and education.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Associates
degree, and at least two (2) years related work experience or four (4) years
related work experience and education.
E. Human resource administrator:
(1) Purpose: This position assists district
attorney offices in the administration of the New Mexico district attorneys'
personnel and compensation plan.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
supervision from the administrative office of the district attorneys director,
district attorneys or their designees.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
reviews personnel and position documents for plan compliance and accuracy;
processes documents through the automated payroll and personnel system; may act
as liaison to the district attorneys' personnel review board; assists with
salary calculations, studies, human resource reports; provides information and
administrative support; may assist with the coordination of training; and
performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is
an advanced level position within the human resource series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge of the district
attorneys' personnel and compensation plan, state personnel and payroll system,
federal regulations, general office procedures and equipment; good public
relations and communications skills, good organizational skills, good computer
skills, good math skills, ability to follow directions and policies.
(7) Requirements: Associates degree, and at
least two (2) years related work experience or four (4) years related work
experience and education.
(8)
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years related
work experience or any combination of experience and education in a related
field totaling at least six (6) years.
F. Special program director:
(1) Purpose: This position provides
management and oversight of special operations, functions, and programs within
a district attorney's office.
(2)
Supervision: Incumbent receives administrative direction from the district
attorney. Incumbent supervises staff as directed by the district
attorney.
(3) Examples of work
performed: Incumbent manages specific programs within a district attorney's
office which may include but are not limited to: investigations; budget and
finance; pre-prosecution diversion; worthless checks; victim/witness
assistance; domestic violence; etc. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
initiating and overseeing criminal investigations; program budget preparation
and administration; administration of federal funds; policy development and
implementation; networking with community and law enforcement agencies;
conducting training; managing and performing the duties related to fiscal and
human resource activities; over-seeing the maintenance of all necessary files
and records; managing prosecution support functions and case management;
overseeing office security and maintenance; and coordinating staff development
and supervision. The incumbent insures compliance with federal regulations,
state statutes, policies and directives; and performs other related job
duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This is a management level position which serves at the
pleasure of the district attorney.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires extensive knowledge of the criminal
justice system, court proceedings and procedures within a district attorney's
office, considerable knowledge of applicable state statutes, and knowledge of
office management practices, and fiscal and human resource administration;
effective public relations and communication skills, supervisory skills, good
writing skills, analytical and decision-making skills, and a high level of
organizational skills; and ability to organize and prioritize workloads and to
manage multiple projects.
(7)
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration,
business administration, social sciences or related fields plus four (4) years
of related work experience; or any combination of experience and education in a
related field totaling at least eight (8) years; which must include two (2)
years supervision/administration experience.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Master's degree
in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, social
sciences or related field plus two (2) years of related work experience; or any
combination of experience and education totaling eight (8) years; which must
include two (2) years supervision/administration experience.
G. Associate trial attorney:
(1) Purpose: This position provides for the
prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
charges and prosecutes criminals in misdemeanor cases and cases involving
adjudication of juveniles; performs felony work under supervision; assists in
trial teams; performs non-criminal statutory duties as assigned; and performs
other related job duties.
(4)
Distinguishing characteristics: This is an entry level position of the attorney
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may
be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and
conditions.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires some knowledge in the areas of criminal
prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure; public
relations skills, organizational skills, basic computer skills; ability to
draft legal documents, ability to work effectively with other criminal justice
agencies, ability to communicate effectively, ability to research and analyze
information and situations.
(7)
Requirements: Admission to the New Mexico state bar.
(8) Preferred qualifications: legal
experience totaling at least one year.
H. Assistant trial attorney:
(1) Purpose: This position provides for the
prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may supervise office
staff.
(3) Examples of work
performed: Incumbent charges and prosecutes criminals in misdemeanor cases and
cases involving adjudication of juveniles; performs felony work under minimal
supervision; assists in trial teams; performs non-criminal statutory duties as
assigned; supervises or mentors entry level attorneys and staff; and performs
other related job duties.
(4)
Distinguishing characteristics: This is a mid-level position of the attorney
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may
be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and
conditions.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge in the areas of
criminal prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure; public
relations skills, organizational skills, basic computer skills, effective trial
skills; ability to draft legal documents, ability to work effectively with
other criminal justice agencies, ability to communicate effectively, ability to
research/analyze information and situations.
(7) Requirements: Admission to the New Mexico
state bar plus a minimum of two years as a practicing attorney.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Two years as a
practicing attorney in criminal law.
I. Senior trial attorney:
(1) Purpose: This position provides for the
prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent supervises office
staff.
(3) Examples of work
performed: Incumbent charges and prosecutes criminals in misdemeanor cases and
cases involving adjudication of juveniles; performs routine and complex felony
work; leads or assists in trial teams; performs other non-criminal statutory
duties as assigned; supervises or mentors subordinate attorneys and staff;
performs training for staff and law enforcement; and performs other related job
duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This is an advanced level position of the attorney
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may
be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and
conditions.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires substantial knowledge in the areas of
criminal prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure; public
relations skills, organizational skills, supervisory skills, basic computer
skills, fully-effective trial skills; ability to draft legal documents, ability
to work effectively with other criminal justice agencies, ability to
communicate effectively, ability to research/analyze information and
situations.
(7) Requirements:
Admission to the New Mexico state bar plus a minimum of four years as a
practicing attorney.
(8) Preferred
qualifications: Four years as a practicing attorney in criminal law.
J. Deputy district attorney:
(1) Purpose: This position provides for the
prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases and may manage an office
division or bureau.
(2)
Supervision: Incumbent receives supervision from the chief deputy district
attorney and district attorney. Incumbent supervises office staff.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
charges and prosecutes criminals in routine and complex felony cases; leads or
assists in trial teams; performs other non-criminal statutory duties as
assigned; performs training for staff and law enforcement; may manage caseloads
for a division/bureau in addition to their own caseload; assists or leads in
special prosecutions assigned by the district attorney; supervises or mentors
subordinate attorneys and staff; may assist in establishing and enforcing
office policies; may represent the district attorney's office at official
functions; and may be a division/bureau head in a main or satellite office; and
performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is
an advanced level position of the attorney series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be required.
Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and
conditions.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires extensive knowledge in the areas of
criminal prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure, office
policies and procedures; public relations skills, organizational skills,
supervisory skills, basic computer skills, fully-effective trial skills;
ability to draft legal documents, ability to work effectively with other
criminal justice agencies, ability to communicate effectively, ability to
research/analyze information and situations.
(7) Requirements: Admission to the New Mexico
state bar plus a minimum of six years as a practicing attorney in criminal law,
which must include two (2) years supervision/administration
experience.
(8) Preferred
qualifications: Six years as a prosecuting attorney, which must include two (2)
years supervision/administration experience.
K. Chief deputy district attorney:
(1) Purpose: This position provides for the
prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases and acts on behalf the district
attorney in their absence. This position may exercise administrative and
management authority.
(2)
Supervision: Incumbent receives administrative supervision from the district
attorney. Incumbent supervises office staff.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
charges and prosecutes criminals; leads or assists in trial teams; performs
non-criminal statutory duties as assigned; supervises or mentors subordinate
attorneys and staff; prosecutes routine and complex felony cases; performs the
duties of a division/bureau head; represents the district attorney's office at
official functions; may interact with the media; acts in the capacity of the
district attorney in their absence; ensures compliance with policies and
directives; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This
position is the administrative level of the attorney series and is
characterized by the high level of trust, discretion and judgment vested in the
incumbent by the district attorney.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be required.
Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and
conditions.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires extensive knowledge in the areas of
criminal prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure, public
administration; public relations skills, organizational skills, supervisory
skills, basic computer skills, fully-effective trial skills; ability to draft
legal documents, ability to work effectively with other criminal justice
agencies, ability to communicate effectively, ability to research/analyze
information and situations.
(7)
Requirements: Admission to the New Mexico state bar plus a minimum of six years
as a practicing attorney in criminal law, which must include two (2) years
supervision/administration experience.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Six years as a
prosecuting attorney, which must include two (2) years
supervision/administration experience.
L. Clerk apprentice:
(1) Purpose: This position provides general
office support in a limited clerical capacity.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives close
supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
answers, screens and routes telephone calls, records messages; performs other
clerical duties such as typing, filing, copying, etc., and performs other
related job duties.
(4)
Distinguishing characteristics: This is an entry level position of the clerk
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may
be required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires basic knowledge of math and grammar,
reading comprehension, basic office skills, basic typing/computer skills, and
the ability to follow directions and policies.
(7) Requirements: Must be at least sixteen
(16) years old or have a valid state work permit.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Some work
experience in an office setting.
M. Clerk:
(1) Purpose: This position provides general
office support in a clerical capacity.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives close
supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
answers, screens and routes telephone calls; records messages; performs other
clerical duties such as typing, filing, copying, etc.; greets and provides
assistance to office visitors; receives and distributes incoming mail; prepares
outgoing mail; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
mid-level position of the clerk series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires knowledge of proper telephone and
customer service etiquette, math and grammar, reading comprehension, good
grammar skills, office skills, typing/computer skills, ability to communicate
effectively, and ability to follow direction and policies.
(7) Requirements: High school diploma or
GED.
(8) Preferred qualifications:
Any combination of education and work experience totaling at least one (1)
year.
N. Clerk
specialist:
(1) Purpose: This position
provides general office support in a specialized clerical capacity.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
performs specialized clerical duties which may include but are not limited to
data entry, records/file maintenance and storage, data retrieval; answers,
screens and routes telephone calls; records messages; performs other clerical
duties such as typing, filing, copying, etc.; greets and provides assistance to
office visitors; receives and distributes incoming mail; prepares outgoing
mail; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is
an advanced level position of the clerk series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge of manual and
automated records maintenance and retrieval, proper telephone and customer
service etiquette, math and grammar, reading comprehension, considerable
typing/computer skills, ability to be accurate and efficient, and the ability
to follow direction and policies.
(7) Requirements: High school diploma or GED
and one (1) year related work experience.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Any combination
of education and work experience totaling at least two (2) years.
O. Financial assistant:
(1) Purpose: This position provides support
and assistance to fiscal and human resource operations.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives close
supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
prepares and processes financial documents; assists in the procurement process,
administration of employee benefits, payroll processing, maintenance of leave
records; assists in budget preparation and administration, grant
administration, communicates with other agencies, vendors etc., maintains all
necessary files and records; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is
an entry level position within the financial series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires some knowledge in the areas of general
accounting practices, human resource administration, general office procedures
and equipment; public relations and communications skills, good organizational
skills, and the ability to follow directions and policies.
(7) Requirements: High school diploma or GED,
and at least one year related work experience and education.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Any combination
of experience and education in a related field totaling at least two (2)
years.
P. Financial
specialist:
(1) Purpose: This position
provides support and expertise to fiscal and human resource
operations.
(2) Supervision:
Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent
may supervise office staff.
(3)
Examples of work performed: Incumbent prepares and processes financial
documents; assists in the procurement process, administration of employee
benefits, payroll processing, asset management, and maintenance of leave
records; assists in budget preparation and administration, grant
administration; communicates with other agencies, vendors etc.; maintains all
necessary files and records; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
mid-level position of the financial series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge in the areas of
general accounting practices, human resource administration, general office
procedures and equipment; public relations and communications skills, good
organizational skills; ability to analyze and interpret financial information,
and the ability to follow directions and policies.
(7) Requirements: High school diploma or GED,
and at least three (3) years related work experience and education.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Any combination
of experience and education in a related field totaling at least four (4)
years.
Q. Financial
specialist supervisor:
(1) Purpose: This
position provides support and expertise to fiscal and human resource
operations.
(2) Supervision:
Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent
supervises office staff.
(3)
Examples of work performed: Incumbent performs and supervises the activities
related to the preparation and processing of financial documents; assists in
the procurement process, administration of employee benefits, payroll
processing; asset management, assists in budget preparation and administration,
grant administration; communicates with other agencies, vendors, etc.;
maintains all necessary files and records; and performs other related job
duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This is a supervisory level position within the financial
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may
be required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge in the areas of
general accounting practices, human resource administration, general office
procedures and equipment; public relations and communications skills, effective
supervisory skills, good organizational skills; ability to analyze and
interpret financial information, and the ability to follow directions and
policies.
(7) Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or other related
financial field, or four (4) years related work experience and education, which
must include two (2) years supervision/administration experience.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in accounting, business administration or other related financial field,
plus two (2) years of related work experience and education; or six (6) years
related work experience and education, which must include two (2) years
supervision/administration experience.
R. Chief financial officer:
(1) Purpose: This position provides office
management functions which include management of fiscal and human resource
operations and prosecution programs.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives
administrative supervision from the assigned supervisor, usually a district
attorney, the administrative office of the district attorneys director, or
their designee. Incumbent supervises office staff. Incumbent also takes
direction and is accountable to the assigned budget analysts at the department
of finance and administration and the legislative finance committee. Incumbent
is also accountable to the designated auditing firm for their respective
agency.
(3) Examples of work
performed: Incumbent manages the day-to-day operations of an office which may
include, but is not limited to: managing and performing the duties related to
fiscal and human resource activities; overseeing the processing of financial
documents, the procurement process, administration of employee benefits,
payroll processing, asset management, budget preparation and administration,
and federal/state/local grant administration; preparing audit statements and
pre-audit reports; communicating with other agencies, vendors, etc.; acting as
the liaison with both the legislative finance committee and the department of
finance and administration for their respective agency; overseeing the
maintenance of all necessary files and records; managing prosecution support
functions and case management; overseeing office security and maintenance; and
coordinating staff development and supervision. The incumbent insures
compliance with federal regulations, state statutes, policies and directives;
and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
management level position within the financial series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires extensive knowledge in the areas of
general and governmental accounting practices, human resource practices,
general office procedures and equipment; considerable knowledge of the criminal
justice system; effective public relations and communications skills, effective
management and supervisory skills; a high level of organizational skills;
ability to analyze and interpret financial information, ability to manage
multiple projects and deadlines; and ability to follow directions and
policies.
(7) Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or other related
financial field, plus two (2) years of related work experience and education;
or six (6) years related work experience and education, which must include two
(2) years supervision/administration experience.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in accounting, business administration or other related financial field,
plus four (4) years of related work experience and education; or eight (8)
years related work experience and education, which must include two (2) years
supervision/administration experience.
S. Information systems assistant:
(1) Purpose: This position performs a variety
of information systems support duties in a district attorney's office or for a
statewide system.
(2) Supervision:
Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
trains users in various software applications and case management; assists with
basic hardware problems; installs hardware and sets up applications for users;
develops and maintains various data and statistical reports; performs liaison
duties between users and higher level information systems staff; and performs
other related job duties.
(4)
Distinguishing characteristics: This is an entry level position which primarily
involves the technical support to users of an information system.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent travel may be
required. Consistent exposure to VDT's, CRT's, and other electrical
devices.
(6) Knowledge, skills, and
abilities: This position requires some knowledge of information systems
technology, systems applications; software applications; data base principals;
effective communication skills; ability to analyze and recommend solutions to
basic systems situations, ability to organize and prioritize workloads; ability
to manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to effectively complete
work projects to ensure user satisfaction.
(7) Requirements: Associate's degree or
certification from a technical/vocational school in computer science or related
technical field; or two (2) years of related work experience and education in a
related field.
(8) Preferred
qualifications: Associate's degree in computer science or related technical
field plus one (1) year of work experience in related field.
T. Information systems
administrator:
(1) Purpose: This position
performs a variety of highly complex duties in support of an information system
for a district attorney's office or statewide network.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
guidance and direction from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may supervise
other staff.
(3) Examples of work
performed: Incumbent controls, monitors and maintains servers and
telecommunications for an information system; researches and evaluates the
integration of software systems within a multiprocessor information systems
environment; investigates and analyzes new data processing techniques and
technologies; performs complex systems development, planning, and maintenance,
assists in the coordination and maintenance of a local or wide area network;
provides and directs client support and specialized curriculum development;
evaluates disaster recovery resource requirements and make recommendations to
produce disaster recovery plans; and performs other related job
duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This is a mid-level position which primarily involves the
technical support of information systems resources in an open-platform
environment.
(5) Working
conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort
and frequent travel may be required. Consistent exposure to VDT's, CRT's, and
other electrical devices. May be required to work beyond normal work
hours.
(6) Knowledge, skills, and
abilities: This position requires substantial knowledge of information systems
technology, operating systems, network and systems applications and
development, systems engineering, effective writing and verbal communication
skills, effective systems analytical skills, effective supervisory skills;
ability to analyze and recommend solutions to complex systems situations,
ability to organize and prioritize workloads; ability to manage multiple
projects simultaneously; ability to effectively complete work projects to
ensure user satisfaction.
(7)
Requirements: Associate's degree in computer science or related technical field
plus two (2) years of work experience and education information systems, and
systems design and analysis; or four (4) years of related work experience and
education in a related field.
(8)
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related
field plus two (2) years of work experience in information systems, and systems
design and analysis.
U.
Data base administrator:
(1) Purpose: This
position performs a variety of highly complex duties in support of an
information system for a district attorney's office or statewide
network.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent
receives general guidance and direction from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent
may supervise other staff.
(3)
Examples of work performed: Incumbent controls, monitors and maintains a
multi-data base system in a statewide client-server environment; designs and
maintains databases and resolves associated problems; implements and maintains
database security; controls and executes system utilities affecting database
structures; provides training on data base concepts and functions; analyzes and
recommends database software needs for budget submission; documents systems
design; develops, modifies and maintains application systems in a data base;
maintains data dictionary; investigates and analyzes new data processing
techniques and technologies; performs complex systems development, planning,
and maintenance; provides and directs user support and specialized curriculum
development; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
mid-level position which primarily involves the technical support of a
multi-data base system.
(5) Working
conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort
and frequent travel may be required. Consistent exposure to VDT's, CRT's, and
other electrical devices. May be required to work beyond normal work
hours.
(6) Knowledge, skills, and
abilities: This position requires substantial knowledge of information systems
technology, operating systems, systems applications and development, systems
engineering; data base analysis, design and administration; effective writing
and verbal communication skills, effective systems analytical skills, effective
supervisory skills; ability to analyze and recommend solutions to complex
systems situations, ability to organize and prioritize workloads; ability to
manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to effectively complete work
projects to ensure user satisfaction.
(7) Requirements: Associate's degree in
computer science or related technical field plus two (2) years of work
experience and education in data base design and management; or four (4) years
of related work experience and education in a related field.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in computer science or related field plus two (2) years of work
experience in data base design and management.
V. Information systems manager:
(1) Purpose: This position manages and
directs the overall information systems activities for a district attorney's
office and its associated satellite offices, a statewide network, or a large
scale systems project.
(2)
Supervision: Incumbent receives administrative direction from the district
attorney or the administrative office of the district attorneys director.
Incumbent supervises other staff.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
manages and directs the overall information systems activities and services in
support of a multiple-site, statewide network; designs and manages the
maintenance of the local area and wide area networks; develops and monitors
information systems goals and objectives; establishes, implements, and monitors
information systems policies, procedures and standards; assists in the
development of the information systems budget and information technology plan;
monitors information systems budget and expenditures; manages information
systems contracts; recommends and implements information systems training for
the organization; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
management level position which primarily involves the management of
information systems resources in an open-platform environment.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Physical effort and frequent travel may be required.
Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal working hours. Consistent
exposure to VDT's, CRT's and other electrical devices can be
expected.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires extensive knowledge of information
systems technology, operating systems, systems applications and development,
systems engineering, data base administration, knowledge of design,
implementation, and maintenance of network systems; effective writing and
verbal communication skills, effective systems analytical skills, effective
management skills; ability to analyze and recommend solutions to complex
systems situations, ability to evaluate and allocate staff resources to
accomplish goals and objectives.
(7) Requirements: Bachelor's degree in
computer science or related field plus four (4) years of work experience in
information systems, data base administration, and systems design and analysis;
or eight (8) years of related work experience and education in a related
field.
(8) Preferred
qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field plus six
(6) years of work experience in information systems, data base administration,
and systems design and analysis.
W. Investigator:
(1) Purpose: This position provides
investigative functions as required by a district attorney's office.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Example of work performed: Incumbent
locates witnesses; serves subpoenas and other process documents; executes
warrants; interviews witnesses; researches investigative leads; provides
logistical assistance with witnesses and evidence; testifies in court;
coordinates efforts with other law enforcement agencies; provides internal
security within a district attorney's office; executes all powers and duties
established by statute pertaining to peace officers' and performs other related
job duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This is an entry level position of the investigator
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Considerable amount of work is performed in field investigations outside the
office that may require the prevention and detection of crime; some work is
performed in an office environment; considerable physical effort may be
required. May be required to be on-call during non-working hours. May encounter
dangerous situations.
(6)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This position requires knowledge of criminal
law and procedures, and equipment; knowledge of surveillance techniques;
interview and interrogation skills; investigatory skills; writing skills;
communication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other law enforcement agencies; ability to interact
effectively with the public; and the ability to follow directions and
policies.
(7) Requirements: High
school diploma or GED, plus New Mexico peace officer certification, within the
first year of employment.
(8)
Preferred qualifications: New Mexico peace officer certification, plus one (1)
year work experience, education and training in law enforcement; investigations
or related field.
X.
Senior investigator:
(1) Purpose: This
position provides advanced investigative functions required by a district
attorney's office.
(2) Supervision:
Incumbent receives supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may
supervise other staff.
(3) Examples
of work performed: Incumbent locates witnesses; serves subpoenas and other
process documents; executes warrants; interviews witnesses; researches
investigative leads; provides logistical assistance with witnesses and
evidence; testifies in court; coordinates efforts with other law enforcement
agencies; provides internal security within a district attorney's office;
executes all powers and duties established by statute pertaining to peace
officers; provides training to other investigators; may supervise other staff
in the absence of the chief investigator; and performs other related job
duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This is a mid-level position of the investigator
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Considerable amount of work performed in field investigations outside the
office that may require the prevention and detection of crime; some work is
performed in an office environment; considerable physical effort may be
required. May be required to be on-call during non-working hours. May encounter
dangerous situations.
(6)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This position requires knowledge of criminal
law and procedures, and equipment; knowledge of surveillance techniques;
interview and interrogation skills; investigatory skills; supervisory skills;
writing skills; communication skills; ability to conduct training, establish
and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement
agencies; ability to interact effectively with the public; and the ability to
follow directions and policies.
(7)
Requirements: Associates degree in criminology, criminal justice, police
science or a related field, or two (2) years work experience in related field,
plus New Mexico peace officer certification
(8) Preferred qualifications: New Mexico
peace officer certification, plus three (3) years work experience, education
and training in law enforcement; investigations or related field.
Y. Lead investigator:
(1) Purpose: This position provides advanced
and complex investigative functions required by a district attorney's office,
and manages the investigations unit within a district attorney's
office.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent
receives administrative direction from the district attorney.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
manages a criminal investigations unit. Incumbent initiates and oversees
criminal investigations which might include, but is not limited to: locating
witnesses; serving subpoenas and other process documents; executing search
warrants; interviewing witnesses; developing, researching, and following up on
investigative leads; providing logistical assistance with witnesses and
evidence; testifying in court; coordinating efforts with other law enforcement
agencies; providing internal security within a district attorney's office as
well as courtroom security; executing all powers and duties established by
statute pertaining to peace officers; providing training to other investigators
and law enforcement agencies; and supervising other staff; and performs other
related job duties.
(4)
Distinguishing characteristics: This is a management level position of the
investigator series.
(5) Working
conditions: Considerable amount of work is performed in field investigations
outside the office that may require the prevention and detection of crime; some
work is performed in an office environment; considerable physical effort may be
required. May be required to be on-call during non-working hours in order to
respond to crime scenes. May encounter dangerous situations.
(6) Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This
position requires significant knowledge of criminal law and procedures, and
equipment; knowledge of surveillance techniques; interview and interrogation
skills; investigatory skills; supervisory and management skills; writing
skills; communication skills; ability to conduct training, establish and
maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies;
ability to interact effectively with the public; and the ability to follow
directions and policies.
(7)
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in criminology, criminal justice, police
science or a related field, or four (4) years work experience in related field;
which must include two (2) years supervision/ administration experience, plus
New Mexico peace officer certification. Certification as a law enforcement
instructor within one (1) year of entry into this position.
(8) Preferred qualifications: New Mexico
peace officer certification, plus five (5) years work experience, education and
training in law enforcement; investigations or related field.
Z. Program assistant:
(1) Purpose: This position provides support
and assistance to special programs within a district attorney's
office.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent
receives supervision and guidance from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
prepares, disburses, and maintains files and documents; arranges for services
to be provided to clientele; maintains contact with clientele and other outside
agencies as required; receives and monitors client payments; and performs other
related job duties.
(4)
Distinguishing characteristics: This is an entry level position of the program
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may
be required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires some knowledge of the criminal justice
system; knowledge of general office procedures and equipment; public relations
and communication skills; basic math skills; good organizational skills; and
the ability to follow direction and policies.
(7) Requirements: High school diploma or
G.E.D, plus two (2) years of related work experience and education.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Any combination
of related work experience and education totaling at least four (4)
years.
AA. Program
specialist:
(1) Purpose: This position
provides support and assistance to special programs within a district
attorney's office.
(2) Supervision:
Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
prepares disburses and maintains files and documents; assesses services to be
provided to clientele; interviews and maintains contact with clientele;
collaborates with other outside agencies as required; monitor program
compliance and receives and monitors client payments; may be required to
testify in court and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
mid-level position of the program series, which primarily involves the
provision of direct services to clients.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment, but requires periodic site visits. Some physical effort
and travel may be required.
(6)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge
of the criminal justice system; knowledge of general office procedures and
equipment; public relations and communication skills; basic math skills; good
organizational skills; ability to supervise and counsel clients, and the
ability to follow directions and policies.
(7) Requirements: Bachelor's degree in
criminal justice, social science or related field, or at least four (4) years
work experience and education in the criminal justice system, criminal law,
human services or other related field.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's
degree plus two (2) years related work experience and education in the criminal
justice system, criminal law, human services or other related field.
BB. Program administrator:
(1) Purpose: This position provides
implementation and administration of special programs within a district
attorney's office.
(2) Supervision:
Incumbent receives administrative supervision from the assigned supervisor. The
incumbent may supervise other office staff.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
assesses and provides services to clientele; maintains contact and interviews
clientele; collaborates with other outside agencies as required; monitors
program compliance and follows up with community service providers; may be
required to testify in court; may assist with audit reports and performs other
related job duties.
(4)
Distinguishing characteristics: This is an advanced level position of the
program series, which primarily involves the provision of direct services to
clients and may or may not be a supervisory position.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed
primarily in an office environment, but does require periodic site visits. Some
physical effort and travel may be required.
(6) Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This
position requires extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system; effective
public relation and communication skills; good organizational skills; may
require management and supervisory skills; ability to supervise and counsel
clients; and the ability to follow policies and procedures.
(7) Requirements: Bachelor's degree plus two
(2) years related work experience and education in, criminal justice, criminal
law, human services, social sciences or related field.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's
Degree plus four (4) years related work experience in criminal justice,
criminal law, human services, social sciences or other related field.
CC. Prosecution assistant:
(1) Purpose: This position provides support
to prosecutors by facilitating the development and preparation of
cases.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent
receives supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
performs limited legal research and case preparation duties to include location
of witnesses; screen incoming cases for necessary reports and other
correspondence; serves subpoenas and other process documents; organizes
investigative files; prepares exhibits; drafts and prepares legal
correspondence; provides logistical assistance related to witnesses and
evidence; interacts with law enforcement and court personnel; and performs
other related job duties.
(4)
Distinguishing characteristics: This is an entry level position of the
prosecution support series.
(5)
Working conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical
effort and travel may be required.
(6) Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This
position requires some knowledge of the criminal justice system, knowledge of
general office procedures and equipment; some analytical research and writing
skills, organizational skills, basic computer skills; effective public
relations and communication skills; and the ability to follow directions and
policies.
(7) Requirements: High
school diploma or G.E.D. plus at least two years work experience and education
in a related field.
(8) Preferred
qualifications: Associate degree in criminal justice or paralegal studies, plus
two years work experience and education in a related field.
DD. Prosecution specialist:
(1) Purpose: This position provides support
to prosecutors by facilitating the development and preparation of
cases.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent
receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may
supervise other staff.
(3) Examples
of work performed: Incumbent performs advanced legal research and case
preparation duties to include location of, and interview witnesses; screen
incoming cases for necessary reports and other correspondence; serves subpoenas
and other process documents; organizes investigative files; prepares exhibits;
drafts and prepares court documents and legal correspondence; provides
logistical assistance related to witnesses and evidence; coordinates
prosecution efforts with law enforcement personnel; and performs other related
job duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This is an advanced level position of the prosecution support
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may
be required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge of the criminal
justice system, knowledge of general office procedures and equipment;
substantial analytical research and writing skills, organizational skills,
supervisory skills, effective computer skills; effective public relations and
communication skills; and the ability to follow directions and
policies.
(7) Requirements:
Associates degree in criminal justice, paralegal studies or other related field
and two years work experience and education in a related field; or at least
four years of work experience and education in a related field.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in criminal justice or paralegal studies, plus two years work experience
or education in a related field.
EE. Secretary:
(1) Purpose: This position provides basic
secretarial assistance to office staff.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives close
supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
types documents and correspondence; maintains calendars; files; answers
telephones; prepares and maintains case files; contacts witnesses; performs
data entry; transcribes tapes; assists office visitors; and performs other
related job duties.
(4)
Distinguishing characteristics: This is an entry level position of the
secretarial series.
(5) Working
conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort
and travel may be required.
(6)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This position requires some knowledge of
general office equipment, math, grammar and reading comprehension; effective
word processing skills, telephone etiquette skills, filing skills; ability to
communicate effectively, and follow directions and policies.
(7) Requirements: High school diploma or GED
and one (1) year work experience in related field.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Two (2) years
work experience and education in related field.
FF. Senior secretary:
(1) Purpose: This position provides
secretarial assistance to office staff.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
prepares legal documents and correspondence; assists in trial preparation;
performs data entry; transcribes tapes; maintains calendars; prepares and
maintains case files; responds to telephone inquiries; contacts witnesses;
assists office visitors; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
mid-level position of the secretarial series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires knowledge of the criminal justice system
and general office equipment; good typing and word processing skills, filing
skills, and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively and
follow directions and policies.
(7)
Requirements: High school diploma or GED, plus two (2) years work experience in
a related field.
(8) Preferred
qualifications: Three (3) years work experience and education in a related
field.
GG.
Administrative secretary:
(1) Purpose: This
position provides advanced secretarial assistance to office staff.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
supervision from the assigned supervisor, and may supervise other
staff.
(3) Examples of work
performed: Incumbent prepares legal documents and correspondence; performs data
entry; assists in trial preparation; attends court hearings; transcribes tapes;
maintains calendars; assists in office administrative functions; prepares and
maintains case files; interacts with external agencies; responds to telephone
inquiries; contacts witnesses; assists office visitors; assists, trains and
supervises other secretaries; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is
an advanced level position of the secretarial series, and may include
supervisory duties.
(5) Working
conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort
and travel may be required.
(6)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge
of the criminal justice system and general office equipment; effective typing
and word processing skills, filing skills, supervisory skills, and
organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively and to follow
directions and policies.
(7)
Requirements: High school diploma or GED, plus three (3) years work experience
in a related field.
(8) Preferred
qualifications: Four (4) years work experience and education in a related
field.
HH. Supervising
secretary:
(1) Purpose: This position provides
supervision and coordination of all secretarial functions within an office or
division.
(2) Supervision:
Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor, and is
required to supervise other staff.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
prepares legal documents and correspondence; performs data entry; assists with
trial preparation; transcribes tapes; maintains calendars; prepares and
maintains case files; interacts with external agencies; responds to telephone
inquiries; contacts witnesses; assists office visitors; supervises and trains
secretarial/ clerical staff; conducts performance evaluations; assists in
office administrative functions; makes recommendations concerning personnel
matters and staff assignments; delegates tasks to secretarial/clerical staff;
and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
supervisory level position of the secretary series.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be
required.
(6) Knowledge, skills,
and abilities: This position requires extensive knowledge of the criminal
justice system, general office equipment and the day-to-day operations of a
district attorney's office; effective supervisory skills, organizational
skills, typing and word processing skills, filing skills; ability to
communicate effectively and to follow directions and policies.
(7) Requirements: High school diploma or GED,
plus four (4) years work experience in a related field.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Six (6) years
work experience and education in a related field, with at least three (3) years
being within a criminal justice or related agency.
II. Victim advocate:
(1) Purpose: This position provides services
to victims and witnesses of crimes.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives close
supervision from the assigned supervisor.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
prepares victim and witness notification of court and non-court events;
creates, organizes and maintains case files to include duties related to the
maintenance of electronic files in the office case management system; assists
victims with the completion of various documents related to restitution,
compensation, and the return of property to victims; educates victims and
witnesses regarding the criminal justice process; may accompany victims and
witnesses to court proceedings; may provide direction to program volunteers;
networks with community resources; and performs other related job
duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This is an entry level position of the victim advocate
series.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent
travel may be required.
(6)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This position requires some knowledge of the
criminal justice system, court proceedings, and procedures within the district
attorney's office; communication and organizational skills; ability to prepare
reports and correspondence; ability to work with diverse individuals and
agencies.
(7) Requirements:
Associates degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or related field or at
least two (2) years work experience in the criminal justice system, criminal
law, human services, or other related field.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or related field; or four (4)
years work experience in a related field.
JJ. Senior victim advocate:
(1) Purpose: This position provides services
to victims and witnesses of crimes.
(2) Supervision: Incumbent receives general
supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may supervise other
staff.
(3) Examples of work
performed: Incumbent prepares victim and witness notification of court and
non-court events; creates, organizes and maintains case files to include duties
related to the maintenance of electronic files in the office case management
system; assists victims with the completion of various documents related to
restitution, compensation, and the return of property to victims; educates
victims and witnesses regarding the criminal justice process; accompany victims
and witnesses to court proceedings; assists with the organization of volunteer
training; networks with community resources and law enforcement agencies; and
performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
mid-level position of the victim advocate series which may be designated to
provide services to specialized groups of victims.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent travel may be
required. May be required to be on-call during non-working hours.
(6) Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This
position requires considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system, court
proceedings, and procedures within the district attorney's office; effective
communication and organizational skills; supervisory skills; ability to prepare
statistical and routine reports and correspondence; and the ability to work
with diverse individuals and agencies.
(7) Requirements: Bachelor's degree in
criminal justice, social sciences, or related field or at least four (4) years
work experience in the criminal justice system, criminal law, human services,
or other related field.
(8)
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social
sciences, or related field plus two (2) years work experience in criminal
justice, criminal law, human services, or other related field.
KK. Victim advocate coordinator:
(1) Purpose: This position provides services
to victims and witnesses of crimes and may provide management and oversight of
a victim advocate unit.
(2)
Supervision: Incumbent receives administrative and general direction from the
assigned supervisor. Incumbent may supervise other staff.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
prepares victim and witness notification of court and non-court events;
creates, organizes and maintains case files to include duties related to the
maintenance of electronic files in the office case management system; assists
victims with the completion of various documents related to restitution,
compensation, and the return of property to victims; educates victims and
witnesses regarding the criminal justice process; accompany victims and
witnesses to court proceedings; assists with the organization of volunteer
training; networks with community resources and law enforcement agencies; may
supervise and manage other staff; may be required to handle more complex cases;
may be required to author grant proposals; and performs other related job
duties.
(4) Distinguishing
characteristics: This is a mid-level position of the victim advocate series,
which may be designated to provide services to specialized groups of victims
and may manage a victim advocate unit.
(5) Working conditions: Work is performed in
an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent travel may be
required. May be required to be on-call during non-working hours.
(6) Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This
position requires considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system, court
proceedings, and procedures within the district attorney's office; effective
written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, supervisory
skills; ability to prepare statistical and routine reports and correspondence;
ability to work with diverse individuals and agencies; grant writing and
administration abilities.
(7)
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or
related field plus two (2) years work experience in the criminal justice
system, criminal law, human services; or at least six (6) years work experience
in related fields .
(8) Preferred
qualifications: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or
related field plus four (4) years work experience in the criminal justice
system, criminal law, human services, or other related field.
LL. Victim advocate administrator:
(1) Purpose: This position provides services
to victims and witnesses of crimes and manages the victim advocate program of a
district attorney's office.
(2)
Supervision: Incumbent receives administrative direction from the district
attorney or their designee. Incumbent shall supervise other staff.
(3) Examples of work performed: Incumbent
manages the victim advocate program including program budget preparation and
administration, employee supervision and development, administration of
federally funded programs, development of program policies and procedures,
coordination of volunteer program, acts as liaison with other community
organizations; educates victims and witnesses regarding the criminal justice
process; accompany victims and witnesses to court proceedings; organizes
volunteer/intern training; networks with community resources and law
enforcement agencies; may be required to handle more complex cases; authors
grant proposals; and performs other related job duties.
(4) Distinguishing characteristics: This is a
management position of the victim advocate series which may be designated to
provide services to specialized groups of victims and manages a victim advocate
program.
(5) Working conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and frequent
travel may be required. May be required to be on-call during non-working
hours.
(6) Knowledge, skills, and
abilities: This position requires extensive knowledge of the criminal justice
system, court proceedings, and procedures within the district attorney's
office; effective writing and verbal communication skills, organizational
skills, effective management skills; ability to prepare statistical and routine
reports and correspondence; ability to work with diverse individuals and
agencies; and grant writing and administration abilities.
(7) Requirements: Bachelor's degree in
criminal justice, social sciences, or related field plus four (4) years work
experience in the criminal justice system, criminal law, human services, or
other related field which must include direct services to victims; or at least
eight (8) years work experience in related fields, which must include two (2)
years supervision/ administration experience.
(8) Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or related field plus six (6)
years work experience in the criminal justice system, criminal law, human
services, or other related field which must include at least one (1) year
direct service to victims, and which must include two (2) years
supervision/administration experience.