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Correctional Institution Administrator (Warden)
The Department of Justice is seeking a Correctional Institution Administrator (Warden) for the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, NJ. The incumbent will provide administrative oversight and direction over programs within the institution, managing a federal prison and ensuring the safekeeping and care of inmates.
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Responsibilities
As the SES Warden at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fairton, NJ, 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 758 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 Director, incumbent 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualification listed below
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
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Applicants will be evaluated based upon how they have addressed the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the resume, as well as responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
The ECQs describe the skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service, and are in addition to the specific MTQ listed above
To assess the executive experience of each candidate, applicants applying for their initial career appointment in the SES must demonstrate, with specific examples, how their experience is relevant to the five ECQS
You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov
Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents
Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment
All required supporting documentation MUST be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement
Required supporting documentation must be submitted via USAJOBS (uploaded)
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
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