Correctional Institution Administrator (Warden)
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Job Summary
Summary
This position is located at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy KY. Under the general direction of the Regional Director the incumbent serves as the Warden providing administrative oversight and direction over programs within the institution.
As the SES Warden at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy KY the incumbent is responsible for the overall management of a federal prison the mission of which is the safekeeping care protection discipline programming and release of more than 1318 inmates charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States. Many of these inmates have complex sentences and have compiled serious records of institution misconduct which indicate they require stringent security measures. Under the general direction of the Regional Directorincumbent is delegated full authority and responsibility for carrying out the directives of the federal courts and the Attorney General. Incumbent is responsible for all administrative functions of the institution including planning and coordinating all programs related to security discipline etc. and developmental issues with regard to federal inmates. To receive serious consideration applicants for this position must demonstrate successful performance and creative leadership in senior management position(s).
Conditions of employment
- You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the 3-week Introduction to Correctional Training Techniques Program at Glynco Georgia.
- You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
- After appointment you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- You will be required to travel occasionally for training and operational purposes.
- In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307 a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
- Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
- You must be a United States citizen.
Qualifications
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume-NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be considered. Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review assessment and/or interview.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualification listed below.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:To be qualified for this position applicants mustbe able to show progressively responsible experience in a correctional environment which hasdemonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties such as trainingsubordinates in the specific duties related to their function in the institution coordinating anddirecting operations and programs in a correctional setting or at the national level evaluating performance of institution operations and the effectiveness of programs in relation to the inmate population. This experience must have been gained through the direction or assistance in the direction of an entire correctional program or major phase of a correctional program.
Education
This position does not have an education requirement.
Additional information
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Upon appointment you are required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278. You must provide the information annually after appointment. Veterans Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the selectee who is not a current or former career SES employee (Title 5) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before addition individuals entering the SES for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application.
Candidates must still satisfy the MTQ of the position but do not need to address the ECQs if you:
1. Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;
2. Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
3. Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM).Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided.
The selected individual will be subject further evaluation through a Structured Interview by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB). OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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