Correctional Program Officer (Senior Deputy Assistant Director)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Deputy Assistant Director to provide administrative oversight of the Reentry Services Division.

The incumbent will report to the Assistant Director and be responsible for supervising programs, directing training, and overseeing evaluation and change-management initiatives across correctional services to advance evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) relevant to SES leadership.
• Demonstrated MTQ experience in supervising and directing programs in corrections.
• Experience in evaluating program performance and implementing administrative improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct correctional program operations at the division level.
• Coordinate and oversee training for staff and subordinates in division duties.
• Lead change management initiatives and assess program effectiveness in recidivism reduction.

Skills

ECQ experience

Program supervision

Change management

Job description

This position is located in the Reentry Services Division, Washington, DC. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the incumbent serves as the Senior Deputy Assistant Director providing administrative oversight and direction over programs within the division.

This position uses a resume-only application process. To meet the minimum qualification requirements, your resume must clearly demonstrate possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) relevant to the position. The resume must not exceed two pages; resumes longer than two pages will not be considered. Your resume should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments that reflect the required qualifications. If your resume does not provide sufficient evidence that you meet these qualifications, you may not receive further consideration. A panel may evaluate whether you meet the ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessment, and/or interview.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

MTQ 1:

To be qualified for this position, applicants must be able to show progressively responsible experience in a correctional environment which has demonstrated the ability to perform supervisory or administrative duties such as training subordinates in the specific duties related to their function in the institution, coordinating and directing operations and programs in a correctional setting or at the national level, evaluating performance of institution operations and the effectiveness of programs in relation to the inmate population. This experience must have been gained through the direction or assistance in the direction, of an entire correctional program or major phase of a correctional program.

MTQ 2.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading, developing, and coordinating various administrative and technological executive level training programs and operations in justice involved settings (e.g., halfway house; reentry centers), and/or discipline (e.g., criminal justice research; probation/parole; legislative and media work specific to corrections). This experience should also include the ability to coordinate and direct programs as well as evaluate the performance and effectiveness of programs within the field of evidence-based practice and recidivism reduction as well as demonstrated expertise in effective change management.