Correctional Program Officer (Senior Deputy Assistant Director)

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

Duties

The Senior Deputy Assistant Director for the Administration Division supervises the management of the various branches of the Administration Division, which includes programs and activities associated with its budget and financial programs. As a principal member of the Assistant Director's staff, the incumbent is involved in all major policy decisions in the assigned functional areas which requires the incumbent to keep informed and current on goals and objectives of the Attorney General, Director of the BOP, Assistant Director for Administration, and the status of accomplishments toward those goals and objective. 

The incumbent provides advice and technical assistance to regional office staff and through them, to institution managers. They conduct visits to consult with regional managers to resolve problems and evaluate effectiveness of operations. In cooperation with regional managers, they conduct frequent field visits to correctional facilities to observe and monitor field activities and assist in the resolution of major problems involving system-wide policy determinations. They also assist regional office staff in adopting programs to meet special needs of institutions within the respective region.

The incumbent serves as liaison between the Administration Division and other divisions and offices. In this capacity, serves as the focal point within the Division for issues involving budget and financial program matters. The incumbent represents the Assistant Director while serving as a liaison between the BOP and National Correctional and Probation Association, and others in joint efforts to improve standards of custody, care, treatment, and training of inmates. 

The incumbent participates as a witness with the Director and Assistant Director for Administration in testimony before the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Congress. The incumbent may be required to provide oral testimony before the House and Senate Appropriation Subcommittees in support of the BOPs resource requests.

Salary

• $151,661 - $228,000/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 United States citizen.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position.
• You must satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the 3-week Introduction to Correctional Training Techniques Program at Glynco, Georgia
• 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.

Qualifications

The 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 (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualification listed below.

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. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQ of the position, but do not need to address the ECQs if you: 1. Are currently serving under a career SES appointment; 2. Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or 3. 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. Required Documents

1. Resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date. 
2. Provide certification of OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs). 
3. You MUST submit a copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation. 
4. Current or former Federal employees 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.
5. All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the two (2) page resume.

       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: This position requires the completion of the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) and 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 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Required supporting documentation must be submitted via USAJOBS (uploaded). Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line: DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20534 E-Mail: BOP-HRM-SES-S@bop.gov Phone: 202-307-0495.

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