Correctional Program Officer (Senior Deputy Assistant Director)

About the role

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

What you will do

• As the Senior Deputy Assistant Director for the Correctional Programs Division, the incumbent assists the Assistant Director in the responsibility for planning, developing, managing, coordinating, and evaluating the programs in the functional areas noted above.
• They also assist in the development of policies and implementing instructions, and approval of issuances effecting major policy change.
• The incumbent assists the Assistant Director in the responsibility for directing the classification, security designation, and case management programs by establishing appropriate methods of operation.
• The incumbent devises solutions for the most difficult problems and recommends treatment in the most complicated cases.
• As a principal member of the Assistant Director's leadership team, the incumbent assists the Assistant Director in the development and issuance of service-wide policy guidelines for the implementation and operation of the assigned functions and programs throughout the BOP and for providing advice and technical assistance to regional staff and, through them, to institution managers.
• The incumbent is responsible for assisting in coordinating assigned program operations.
• The incumbent conducts visits to consult with regional managers to resolve problems and evaluate effectiveness of operations.
• In cooperation with regional staff, they conduct field visits to monitor field activities and assist in the resolution of major problems involving system-wide policy determinations.
• The incumbent also assists regional staff in adapting programs to meet particular needs of institutions in the respective region.
• The incumbent also provides top level advice to the Assistant Director and Director of the BOP concerning assigned program areas, both operational and under development, and the impact these programs have on the total management of the agency.
• The incumbent serves as a liaison between the Correctional Programs Division and other divisions and offices, as well as outside agencies, such as United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States Marshals Service, and the United States Parole Commission.
• In this capacity, he or she serves as the focal point within the Division for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of programs being developed in new BOP facilities and provides support and assistance for program changes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
• You will be required to travel occasionally for training and operational purposes.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position.
• After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Education

This position does not have any education requirements.

How you will be evaluated

Applicants will be evaluated based upon how they have addressed the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) within the resume. The ECQs describe the skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service, and are in addition to the specific MTQ listed above.

To assess the executive experience of each candidate, applicants applying for their initial career appointment in the SES must demonstrate, with specific examples, how their experience is relevant to the five ECQS.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): ECQ 1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICANFOUNDING: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the Rule of Law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY: Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4-LEADING PEOPLE: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. ECQ 5-ACHIEVING RESULTS: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.

Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications can be found at Executive Core Qualifications Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information. ***

Documents you must provide

• 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.
• Provide certification of OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs).
• You MUST submit a copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation.
• 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.
• 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.

What to expect next

Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

Your experience/competencies must be clearly reflected in the resume, ECQs, and MTQ, or you may be eliminated from the highly qualified status resulting in non-referral. An SES rating and ranking panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience.

Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board, unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.

You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position.

We recommend you preview the ECQs and MTQ outlined in this announcement before you start the application process. We expect to make a selection within 80 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will receive email notifications after each step of the application process has been completed.

To automatically receive these notifications via email, your USAJOBS profile must be setup to do so. Alternatively, you must log in to your USAJOBS profile to receive application status updates. You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process: Upon receipt of your application.

Upon minimum qualification determinations. After the certificate is issued. After a final selection is made.

Additional 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 be considered eligible.

Upon appointment, you are required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278.

You must provide the financial 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: Are currently serving under a career SES appointment; Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided. The selected individual will be subject to 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.

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.