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Correctional Program Officer (Senior Deputy Assistant Director) @ Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Washington, District of Columbia, USHybridFull-timeJob reference SES-2026-0038
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Job SummaryThis position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Veteran's preference does not apply to the SES.

QualificationsThe 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: 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.

Major DutiesAs the Senior Deputy Assistant Director for the Correctional Programs Division, the incumbent assists the Assistant Director in the responsibility for planning, developing, managing, coordinating, and evaluating the programs in the functional areas noted above. They also assist in the development of policies and implementing instructions, and approval of issuances effecting major policy change. The incumbent assists the Assistant Director in the responsibility for directing the classification, security designation, and case management programs by establishing appropriate methods of operation. The incumbent devises solutions for the most difficult problems and recommends treatment in the most complicated cases. As a principal member of the Assistant Director's leadership team, the incumbent assists the Assistant Director in the development and issuance of service-wide policy guidelines for the implementation and operation of the assigned functions and programs throughout the BOP and for providing advice and technical assistance to regional staff and, through them, to institution managers. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in coordinating assigned program operations. The incumbent conducts visits to consult with regional managers to resolve problems and evaluate effectiveness of operations. In cooperation with regional staff, they conduct field visits to monitor field activities and assist in the resolution of major problems involving system-wide policy determinations. The incumbent also assists regional staff in adapting programs to meet particular needs of institutions in the respective region. The incumbent also provides top level advice to the Assistant Director and Director of the BOP concerning assigned program areas, both operational and under development, and the impact these programs have on the total management of the agency. The incumbent serves as a liaison between the Correctional Programs Division and other divisions and offices, as well as outside agencies, such as United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States Marshals Service, and the United States Parole Commission. In this capacity, he or she serves as the focal point within the Division for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of programs being developed in new BOP facilities and provides support and assistance for program changes.RequirementsU.S. Citizenship You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position. You will be required to travel occasionally for training and operational purposes. You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

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Correctional Institution AdministrationDepartment of Justice

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