Correctional Program Specialist (Executive Assistant)
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Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Functions as an Executive Assistant within the Executive Office of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Washington D.C.
Acts as the Directors Office liaison to the BOP division regions and staff as well as other government agencies and Congressional Staff.
Monitors the flow of work in the Directors Office and maintains close liaison with each division of Central Office and the Regional Offices to facilitate the flow of information and to identify problems and important issues.
Assists the Director in the responsibility for developing plans programs and top-level policies for the management of the Bureau of Prisons.
Evaluates programs and operations in terms of meeting the overall objective of the BOP.
Works with the Director and the Directors staff on Strategic Planning for the Bureau.
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
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:
- 1. MeetCTAPor ICTAP 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 yourCTAP or ICTAPeligibility:
- 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 USAJOBSCareer Transition Programsfor more information.
NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP 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: be considered for the position you must meet the following qualification requirements:
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
Experience:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically be in or related to the position to be filled. 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 institutions 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 that demonstrates the ability to work with executive level professionals responsible for overseeing correctional programs policies and principle for an organization.
- Independently and effectively managed executive level office workflow projects and documentation that involves preparing proofreading editing comprehensive documentation and correspondence prepared by others.
- Ability to serve as an executive liaison with other law enforcement organizations foreign nations and criminal justice officials when exchanging information.
- Knowledge of correctional or penal operations and ensuring directives are implemented in accordance to policy and procedures.
If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
See Qualifications Section for education requirements if applicable.
ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.
Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education) you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
The representative rate for this position is $186207 per annum ($89.22 per hour).
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
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 urinalysis physical and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.
Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:
A prerequisite of the secondary law enforcement position is the completion of the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II. If you have not completed the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II you are ineligible for secondary law enforcement position(s) and coverage but may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.
If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment.
Individuals selected who are under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and who have not had three years primary law enforcement retirement coverage will not be covered by law enforcement retirement while in this position. To regain coverage individuals must return to a position with primary coverage.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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