Education Specialist

1 month ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Assists and initiates the development of Bureau policies and programs as they relate to effective GED literacy, high school, alternative literacy, special learning needs, post-secondary, occupational education, adult continuing education, English-as-a-Second Language, libraries, recreation, leisure time activities, inmate wellness, special projects, reentry, and related activities.

Coordinates and recommends Central Office actions affecting quality of education and leisure activity programs and serves, as assigned as liaison with other Central Office, regional and institution staff.

Assists in the development and completions of reports and documents for the agency's executive staff, in convening workshops and conferences, and provide input to the Assistant Education Administrator in the planning, implementation, and follow-up of such meetings.

Reviews current literature and research studies and reports.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is Required.
  • See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
    The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: Click Here

    Qualifications

    To be considered for the position, you must meet the following:

    Basic Requirements:

    A. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

    OR

    B. Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.

    AND

    In addition to the basic requirements, you must have:

    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 perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

    Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
    • Experience in developing policies and programs, providing expert advice in area of specialty and providing guidance, direction, supervision, advice and/or evaluation for a program.
    • Experience in addressing learning styles and accommodations for students with special learning needs.
    • Experience in developing assessment instruments to measure program performance and preparing related reports to summarize results.
    • Experience in developing procedures to maintain budget performance.
      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.**

      Education

      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.

      Additional information

      This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit.

      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.

      The representative rate for this position is $129,759 per annum ($62.17 per hour).

      Special Conditions of Employment Section:

      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.

      All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

      The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office. On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained. Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score. Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.

      Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

      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.

      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.

      As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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