​​Correctional Program Officer​ (​Assistant Director, Reentry Services Division)

This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Veteran's preference does not apply to the SES.

Duties

The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and evaluating programs and implementing instructions, and approval of issuance effecting major policy changes of various branches of the Reentry Services Division of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). ​​The incumbent is responsible for the management and integration of goals, efforts, and accomplishments of the following functional areas: Psychology Services, Chaplaincy Services, Women and Special Populations, Community Reentry Affairs, Residential Reentry Management, and Education. The incumbent is also responsible for the development and issuance of service-wide policy guidelines for implementation and operation of the assigned functions and programs throughout the BOP.

The incumbent oversees psychological and drug treatment services in the BOP to include drug treatment programs, mental health and sex offender assessment treatment and behavioral management interventions. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring the mental health services and programs for inmates to include the Suicide Prevention Program, Psychology Doctoral Internship Programs, Drug and Substance Abuse Treatment, and other form of Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

The incumbent directs and evaluates the development of psychological, religious, and inmate counseling programs and oversees the agency’s inmate reentry strategy. The incumbent is responsible for several of the agency’s Crisis Management programs to include Correctional Support Team. The incumbent is also a key advisor to the Director (BOP) and Deputy Director.

Salary

• $147,649 - $221,900/year

Conditions of Employment

• 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 U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered eligible.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position.

Qualifications

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. 

Education This position does not have an education requirement. Other Information

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. Veteran's Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.

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.

OPM is required to review the ECQs of each new career appointee to the SES prior to appointment.  To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a written statement addressing the 5 ECQs listed above.

Unless you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible or reinstatement into the SES or have successfully completed an SES-Career Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs to receive consideration for this position.

Required Documents

1. Resume showing relevant experience. In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date.
2. You MUST submit a copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation (within the last 13 months).
3. Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons 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; and salary (within the last 13 months).

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

How to Apply

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. NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position requires the completion of the SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). 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 Tanya Collins by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Required supporting documentation must be submitted via mail, e-mail or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded). Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please contact Tanya Collins at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing of the announcement. Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line: DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons 320 First Street, N.W. Room 748, Washington, D.C. 20534 E-Mail: tacollins@bop.gov Phone: 202-307-0495.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: Click Here