Probation Administrator

About the role

***This position is designated as a secondary law enforcement position for the purposes of retirement coverage under the law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement provisions. For persons currently covered by the LEO retirement provisions, this position meets the provisions for continuation of LEO retirement coverage.

The incumbent of this position is subject to random drug screening and updated background investigations every five years.***

What you will do

• This Probation Administrator position is the Department of Program Services (DPS), Probation and Pretrial Services Office (PPSO), Training and Safety Division (TSD) at the Federal Probation and Pretrial Academy (FPPA) in Charleston, SC.
• The Probation Administrator serves as a team lead in the Training and Skills Branch.
• The incumbent is responsible for achieving efficient administration of the probation and pretrial services system, including coordinating with PPSO staff in other divisions and in the FPPA to provide technical knowledge and implementation support for various projects.
• The incumbent reports to the Training and Skills Branch Chief.
• The ideal candidate has experience in evidence-based practices and adult learning, excellent presentation skills, is highly motivated, and exemplifies strong communication, leadership, technical proficiency, accountability, cooperation, and teamwork.
• The duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Developing, delivering, and evaluating training curricula for federal probation and pretrial services officers Organizing, scheduling, and supporting training programs, including the Initial Probation and Pretrial Training Program, including developing and conducting training orientations, assigning duties, creating course schedules, working with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers and other agencies, and assisting students and stakeholders.
• Scheduling, planning, and conducting meetings and providing information on officers' training needs.
• Serving as a team lead and assisting the Branch Chief on evaluating, coaching, and communicating with team members.
• Representing the agency to high-level officials on complex operational issues related to probation and pretrial services, including officer training and performance, program management, etc. Assisting with program and academy accreditation through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board.
• Providing management support and operational oversight for federal probation and pretrial services offices nationwide by developing, reviewing, and overseeing operational procedures, documents, and standards, and participating in office reviews.

Requirements

• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification.
• Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
• Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO.
• If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation.
• Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/.
• For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
• All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
• New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit ***
• All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
• You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor.
• Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
• If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Education

The basic qualifications can be met in one of three ways: Degree in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job.

If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification.

If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience.

Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit.

Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Documents you must provide

• Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
• Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
• Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
• Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

What to expect next

After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

Additional information

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.