Correctional Program Officer (Chief, Jails Division)

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

Responsible for the management and supervision of the Jails Division of the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) which includes program planning and policy development, cooperative agreement and contract administration, personnel and fiscal management operations, technological utilization and program evaluation, professional contacts with national state and local agencies and organizations, and contacts with the media and the public. Responsible for supervising the NIC protocol for all training programs conducted on and off site and all technical assistance activities conducted by the Jails Division staff. Also expected to maintain and support a network of professional contacts with national, state and local agencies and organizations, and the general public. Requirements

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): 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: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 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. 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: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GS-14 and GS-15: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: GS-14 and GS-15: 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: GS-14: Experience monitoring and evaluating complex local corrections/jail issues and developing policy recommendations for persistent and emerging issues which may have an impact on corrections at the community level and local criminal justice systems. Experience in overall correctional/jail operations and administration in federal, state, county, regional and local systems, and federal and state laws. Experience in public administration, public relations, administration of cooperative agreements, training needs assessments, curriculum development, and policy development. Experience establishing and maintaining contacts with professional organizations which have a focus on jails and jail based community corrections. GS-15: Experience demonstrating the capacity to analyze current/emerging issues or trends, preparing reports, briefings on a variety of issues to senior level officials. Experience in analyzing information and utilizing technology for the establishment or modifications for national or agency/organization wide education, training and developmental programs. Experience in developing and establishing long and short range goals for division programs by conducting planning sessions with staff to establish program priorities and appropriate mechanisms for delivery. Experience in applying extensive and complex knowledge of research, policies, practices and operations to manage, develop, improve, implement or change policy and practices. AND Selective Placement Factor: GS-14 and GS-15: Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. The applicant must have 5 or more years of current executive/managerial experience gained from working with federal/state/local and/or county correctional systems in one or more of the following areas: project/program management that includes designing policy guidelines or developing policy recommendations for a correctional agency; providing training to correctional senior-level executives on evaluation strategies to promote effective networking for jail based professional associations; providing training to correctional senior-level executives on strategies for the effective use of technology to enhance jail programs, offender transition or local reentry services. NOTE: All applicants must clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Based upon your responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Applications will be reviewed from the top-quality category. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the online assessment. NOTE: Candidates within the top-quality category and who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. Although veterans' preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated", veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). As noted above, an agency may not select a non-preference eligible in lieu of a preference eligible in the same category unless there are grounds for a passover and the agency has complied with the passover procedures at 5 U.S.C. § 3318(b). What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position? The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required: GS-14 Ability to Analyze Information and Make Recommendations GS-14 Ability to Supervise and Develop Subordinates GS-14 Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Corrections Systems GS-14 Oral Communication GS-14 Writing GS-15 Ability to Analyze Information and Make Recommendations GS-15 Ability to Supervise and Develop Subordinates GS-15 Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Corrections Systems GS-15 Oral Communication GS-15 Writing Other Information

Location Negotiable: This position is within the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of Corrections, Jails Division The location is negotiable after selection. While the duty location for this position is designated as negotiable after selection, the final official duty station must be established within an approved Bureau of Prisons worksite. This position is not telework or remote-work approved. The selectee will be expected to adhere to current agency work policies, which require physical reporting to the designated official duty station based on agency needs. Duty Locations: Central Office, Washington, D.C. or National Institute of Corrections, Aurora, CO Special Conditions of Employment Section: This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit. For non-law enforcement positions, the Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's 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 [email protected]. Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period. The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check. Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate. This is a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) position. Individuals selected for these positions will lose law enforcement coverage and will need to return to a position with "primary" law enforcement coverage to regain coverage.