Correctional Programs Specialist

3 weeks ago


Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Responsible for tracking, delegating, investigating and responding to tasks/inquiries from congressional representatives, government officials, bureau staff and the general public.

Functions as a regional expert in offender issues, VWP, CIM, IFRP, RPP and a variety of other inmate programs.

Acts as a trouble shooter to resolve some of the most difficult issues faced by the Bureau.

Serves as a resource for field staff regarding unit/case management procedures and policies.

Develops, implements, conducts and documents staff assist visits for facilities within the Region.

Participates in Institution Character Profiles (ICP), as well as other work related travel.

Investigates grievances submitted as administrative remedy appeals, regarding unit/case management policies and procedures.

Provides training for BOP and non-BOP personnel on BOP policies and procedures such as Security Designation and Custody Classification.

Has oversight responsibility in the determination of appropriate CIM assignments and procedures for the Regional Office and serves as a CIM resource for BOP staff.

Provides support in developing and conducting training sessions for Correctional Programs personnel including unit secretaries, case managers, interns, unit managers and case management specialists.

Reviews and studies current program modalities and techniques, presents their advantages and disadvantages, and provides specific program recommendations.

Accumulates data for statistical analysis of programs as required and assists in its evaluation and its impact toward the Correctional Programs policies and procedures.

Contributes to the development of national program statements, as assigned, relating to Correctional Programs and assists in reviews and updates of Program Review guidelines.

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 qualification requirements:

    Education:

    There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

    Experience:

    You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. 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 institution's 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 with investigations which involves grievances submitted as administrative remedy appeals, regarding unit/case management policies and procedures.
    • Experience in gathering data from statistical information and analyzing the data to determine the impact on policies or procedures.
    • Experience reviewing draft proposals or program statements and providing guidance, comments, or recommendations for approval.
    • Experience in obtaining, collecting, and distributing information regarding established policies and procedures to other departments and providing training to staff members on unit/case management operations.
      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.

      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.

      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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