About this role
Job SummaryCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
QualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience in meeting and dealing with people that demonstrated the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment. Experience must have also demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties successfully. This includes (1) understanding the problems of custody, treatment, training, and release of inmates of penal or correctional institutions; (2) a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of an institution's internal policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and (3) training subordinates, coordinating and directing activities and functions, evaluating performance of operations and the effectiveness of programs, and maintaining high standards or work objectives. This experience must have been gained in an administrative position, or in other positions that included the successful direction, or assistance in the direction of, an entire correctional program or a major phase of such a program. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating significantly varying programs within the institution directed toward the institution's mission. Experience which gave the applicant a working knowledge of inmate movement and sentencing guidelines. Experience in performing public relations work, giving speeches and lectures. Experience and knowledge in handling the administrative remedy program and the American Correctional Association (ACA) process. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Major DutiesThis position functions as an administrator for correctional operations and programs at a satellite facility and serves as a key advisor to the Warden on matters of policy, programs, and operations. Monitors and evaluates institution programs in terms of achievement of overall objectives. May be required to oversee the Inmate Administrative Remedy program at the institution and serve as the Warden's representative during investigations of specific inmate management problems. Provides direct administrative support to the Warden through continuing assignments and special projects, as well as assistance to institution department heads in achieving specific program management objectives. As an advisor and assistant to the Warden, plays a major role in the determination and establishment of policies and programs involved in the institutional operations. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.RequirementsCareer Transition Programs (CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.