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USAJOBS · 18 hours ago

Correctional Program Officer (Senior Deputy Assistant Director)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$152K/yr - $228K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Correctional Program Officer (Senior Deputy Assistant Director) for the Department of Justice. The role involves supervising the management of the Administration Division's branches, providing technical assistance to regional office staff, and participating in policy decisions related to correctional programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Senior Deputy Assistant Director for the Administration Division supervises the management of the various branches of the Administration Division, which includes programs and activities associated with its budget and financial programs

As a principal member of the Assistant Director's staff, the incumbent is involved in all major policy decisions in the assigned functional areas which requires the incumbent to keep informed and current on goals and objectives of the Attorney General, Director of the BOP, Assistant Director for Administration, and the status of accomplishments toward those goals and objective

The incumbent provides advice and technical assistance to regional office staff and through them, to institution managers

They conduct visits to consult with regional managers to resolve problems and evaluate effectiveness of operations

In cooperation with regional managers, they conduct frequent field visits to correctional facilities to observe and monitor field activities and assist in the resolution of major problems involving system-wide policy determinations

They also assist regional office staff in adopting programs to meet special needs of institutions within the respective region

The incumbent serves as liaison between the Administration Division and other divisions and offices

In this capacity, serves as the focal point within the Division for issues involving budget and financial program matters

The incumbent represents the Assistant Director while serving as a liaison between the BOP and National Correctional and Probation Association, and others in joint efforts to improve standards of custody, care, treatment, and training of inmates

The incumbent participates as a witness with the Director and Assistant Director for Administration in testimony before the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Congress

The incumbent may be required to provide oral testimony before the House and Senate Appropriation Subcommittees in support of the BOPs resource requests

Qualification

Correctional environment experienceSupervisory skillsAdministrative dutiesBudget managementPolicy developmentTechnical assistanceField visitsLiaison skillsOral testimony

Required

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

You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the 3-week Introduction to Correctional Training Techniques Program at Glynco, Georgia

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

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

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

To be qualified for this position, applicants must be able to show progressively responsible experience in a correctional environment which has demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties such as training subordinates in the specific duties related to their function in the institution, coordinating and directing 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

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

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 appointment

In 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

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

All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience

Your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date

You MUST submit a copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation

Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) Form which reflects the most recent position, title, series and grade; competitive service appointment; tenure group; status or SES reinstatement eligibility

All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the two (2) page resume

Failure to provide these documents will result in removal from consideration for this vacancy