Correctional Program Officer (Senior Deputy Assistant Director)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 151661 - 228000
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Veterans preference does not apply to the SES.
The Senior Deputy Assistant Director for the Administration Division supervises themanagement of the various branches of the Administration Division which includes programsand activities associated with its budget and financial programs. As a principal member of the AssistantDirectors staff the incumbent is involved in all major policy decisions in the assigned functional areaswhich requires the incumbent to keep informed and current on goals and objectives of the AttorneyGeneral Director of the BOP Assistant Director for Administration and the status of accomplishmentstoward those goals and objective.
The incumbent provides advice and technical assistance to regional office staff and through them toinstitution managers. They conduct visits to consult with regional managers to resolve problems andevaluate effectiveness of cooperation with regional managers they conduct frequent fieldvisits to correctional facilities to observe and monitor field activities and assist in the resolution of majorproblems involving system-wide policy determinations. They also assist regional office staff in adoptingprograms to meet special needs of institutions within the respective region.
The incumbent serves as liaison between the Administration Division and other divisions and offices. Inthis capacity serves as the focal point within the Division for issues involving budget and financialprogram matters. The incumbent represents the Assistant Director while serving as a liaison betweenthe BOP and National Correctional and Probation Association and others in joint efforts to improvestandards of custody care treatment and training of inmates.
The incumbent participates as a witness with the Director and Assistant Director for Administration intestimony before the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and theCongress. The incumbent may be required to provide oral testimony before the House and SenateAppropriation Subcommittees in support of the BOPs resource requests.
Conditions of employment
- 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.
- Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
- You must be a United States citizen.
- You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position.
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:
- Are currently serving under a career SES appointment.
- Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
- 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.
For non-law enforcement positions the Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicants criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the EEO Office in the Central Office at
Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:
A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II; If you have not completed the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.
If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment. Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years primary law enforcement retirement coverage will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position. To regain coverage individuals must return to a position with primary coverage.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes in part paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: Click Here
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
